As the hype for GTA 6 continues to build, millions of Playstation and Xbox players could find themselves sorely disappointed over the UK's new age verification laws.

New safety rules require users to verify their identities before gaining access to sites. This spells the end of the relative anonymity that we’ve come to expect online.

In the age of hyper-connectivity, truth moves swiftly — but lies move swifter. A tweet, a doctored photo, or even a single misleading statement can cascade on social media, stir emotions, and create ...