On a Telegram test server, a bot was discovered offering age verification using facial recognition. To proceed, users must activate their camera and move their head around.
The system is likely not intended for general Telegram login.
One hypothesis is that it's being implemented for new features, such as a built-in crypto wallet or access to age-restricted content.
Telegram has previously launched @wallet, integrated with TON, and announced plans to develop its platform towards Web3. Facial verification could become part of this ecosystem.
This initiative is driven by new legislation in the UK, which now requires online services to verify users’ age if they want access to pornographic content.
There has been no official comment from the Telegram team so far.
The system is likely not intended for general Telegram login.
One hypothesis is that it's being implemented for new features, such as a built-in crypto wallet or access to age-restricted content.
Telegram has previously launched @wallet, integrated with TON, and announced plans to develop its platform towards Web3. Facial verification could become part of this ecosystem.
This initiative is driven by new legislation in the UK, which now requires online services to verify users’ age if they want access to pornographic content.
There has been no official comment from the Telegram team so far.