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title: "What is Age Verification? — Glossary"
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description: "Age Verification refers to technical measures used to confirm that dating app users meet minimum age requirements, typically 18+. Regulatory pressure is…"
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# Age Verification

## Definition

Age Verification refers to technical measures used to confirm that dating app users meet minimum age requirements, typically 18+. Regulatory pressure is mounting worldwide, with the EU, UK, and several US states introducing or proposing mandatory verification laws. Methods range from ID document checks to AI-based age estimation.

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