BLUE SKY URANIUM CORP.

Bluesky will require users located in South Dakota and Wyoming to verify they are over 18 using an ID, payment card, face scan, or other methods. The checks are processed via Epic Games’ Kids Web Services to comply with those states' online safety laws, which lack carveouts for only adult sites and may affect many platforms. The move follows earlier U.S. actions that forced Bluesky and Mastodon to stop operating in Mississippi over similar age-verification requirements. » More on theverge.com

Bluesky will block users accessing the app from Mississippi IP addresses in response to HB 1126, a state law requiring age verification and parental consent, saying complying would force collection of sensitive data and impose heavy resource burdens. The block will remain until courts rule, and other apps on the decentralized AT Protocol will separately decide their own access policies. » More on theverge.com

Since being acquired by Elon Musk, X (formerly Twitter) has seen a significant decline in relevance in Germany, as many companies and users are avoiding the platform. Alternatives such as Threads and Bluesky are gaining traction, with Threads in particular experiencing strong growth and nearly catching up to X in user numbers. Online debate culture is becoming increasingly fragmented as users spread across various platforms that are more politically homogeneous. » More on rnd.de