UK's New Age Verification Rules Easily Bypassed with VPNs

New online safety rules in the UK mandate age verification on platforms like Reddit and Bluesky. However, these platforms primarily rely on IP address verification, making them easily bypassed with a VPN. While alternative methods like ID uploads are offered, they're vulnerable to spoofing. Teenagers are readily using VPNs and other workarounds, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the regulations. A surge in Google searches for "VPN" indicates the loophole's rapid spread.