# Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Type: regulator

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-05**: Formal Warning Issued — Global regulators issue final notice to AI firms to implement robust age checks or face enforcement.
- **2025-12-15**: Grace Period Ends — Initial advisory periods for AI developers regarding child safety protocols expire.
- **2024-08-01**: EU AI Act Entry into Force — The European Union's comprehensive AI regulation begins its phased implementation.
- **2023-10-26**: Online Safety Act Passed — UK Parliament passes the OSA, setting the stage for strict age verification duties.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Regulators Issue Final Warning to AI Firms Over Age Assurance Compliance
2026-03-05 04:06:33 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

A global coalition of regulators has issued a formal warning to AI developers, demanding the immediate implementation of robust age-verification measures to protect minors. This escalation signals a shift from advisory guidance to active enforcement under the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU AI Act.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/regulator-warning-ai-age-checks-compliance

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