PrivacyPuppet Blog

Insights on privacy, digital identity, and the future of age verification

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Open Source

PrivacyPuppet Is Now Open Source

The core 3D avatar viewer is now open source under the MIT license. Built with Next.js 16, React Three Fiber, and Three.js — explore the code and add your own models.

Mar 20, 2026 5 min read
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Update

Major Avatar Upgrade: From Stylized to Photorealistic

Our avatars just got a massive upgrade — from cartoon-like models to photorealistic 3D humans with 187 facial blendshapes. See the before & after.

Feb 21, 2026 4 min read
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Guide

How to Bypass Age Checks Safely and Legally

Protect your identity while navigating the new landscape of mandatory age verification checks.

Feb 17, 2026 6 min read
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Policy

Age Verification Laws 2026: A Global Compliance Nightmare

From the UK's Online Safety Bill to US state mandates, explore why centralized ID checks threaten global privacy.

Feb 16, 2026 7 min read
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Exposé

The Biometric Black Market: What Happens to Your Face Scans?

When you scan your face for age verification, where does that data go? Explore the dark reality of data brokering.

Feb 15, 2026 8 min read
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Privacy Scandal

Discord's Face Scan Scandal: Safety or Surveillance?

Discord is forcing invasive face scans to unlock "adult" features. Learn why this matters and how to protect your biometric data.

Feb 11, 2026 6 min read
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Technology

What Are AI Avatars and How Do They Protect Privacy?

Explore how AI-generated 3D avatars are revolutionizing digital identity verification while keeping your real identity private and secure.

Feb 10, 2026 5 min read
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Privacy

Privacy in the AI Era: Why Age Verification Needs Reform

Current age verification systems demand excessive personal data. Learn why privacy-first alternatives are essential for a free and open internet.

Feb 8, 2026 7 min read
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Future

The Future of Digital Identity: Beyond Documents and Selfies

From biometric scanning to 3D puppets — discover how the landscape of digital identity verification is evolving and what it means for your privacy.

Feb 5, 2026 6 min read