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The video discusses proposals by the Electronic Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and Yodi, a subsidiary of Epic Games, regarding facial recognition for age verification in video games. The ESRB's proposal faces criticism for being unnecessary and intrusive, while concerns are raised about data breaches and content changes in games like Grand Theft Auto 6 if facial recognition becomes mandatory. There are fears that regulations could lead to sanitized games without their original edge, such as Mortal Kombat without blood or Grand Theft Auto without guns, undermining parenting rights. Viewers are encouraged to oppose such changes and raise awareness about potential negative consequences.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the Electronic Software Ratings Board (ESRB) proposing a system where players would need to undergo facial recognition before playing video games to ensure age appropriateness. The process involves parents or guardians having to approve the player’s access. The narrator expresses skepticism towards this approach, questioning the necessity and inconvenience of such a system. Additionally, concerns are raised about the handling of personal data and the potential drawbacks of having to repeat facial recognition every time one plays a game. Overall, the narrator criticizes this proposed system as unnecessary and intrusive.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how a subsidiary of Epic Games, Yodi, created a 24-page proposal to enhance children’s online privacy under COPPA regulations. The proposal involves facial scanning of players to determine age using algorithms. Concerns are raised about potential data breaches given past incidents such as E3’s accidental doxing of journalists in 2019 by the Entertainment Software Association. The impact on video game content is also highlighted, suggesting that games like Grand Theft Auto 6 may need to alter content to appeal to broader audiences if facial recognition for age verification becomes mandatory.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker expresses concern that video games may become too sanitized and lose their edge if certain regulations are imposed. They mention examples like Mortal Kombat without blood or Grand Theft Auto without guns. The speaker opposes this and feels it could impact negatively. They urge viewers to read the 24-page document, raise awareness, and oppose such changes. The speaker believes this could undermine parenting rights and criticize the idea.