The chief executive of the social media network Bluesky, which has exploded in popularity in recent weeks, was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform in an interview with the BBC. The actual age limit is 13, but the chief executive, Jay Graber, wrongly said it was 18. The issue of whether young people should be able to use social media is a hot topic globally, with Australia proposing a ban for under-16s and the UK saying similar action is “on the table”.
On age verification, Ms Graber told the BBC that Bluesky has “age-gating” when users sign up, by asking people to enter their date of birth. When asked directly what the age limit was on Bluesky, Ms Graber said: “When you sign up – I’ll have to check – I think it’s like 18 and above.”
However, following the interview, Bluesky contacted the BBC to clarify that the minimum age is 13, not 18.
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