UK age checks are live. Reddit is gating some communities behind ID or selfie verification, and other platforms are adding age assurance under the Online Safety Act. Here’s what changed, why it’s happening, and the privacy vs safety debate—in 45 seconds. Sources: Ofcom’s age-check guidance & timing; reports on Reddit using Persona for UK age verification; notes on Discord and dating apps adopting age checks.      #OnlineSafetyAct #Reddit #ageverification #privacy #UK #technews #shorts