A new federal bill proposes OS-level age verification, advancing beyond state laws to establish a potential nationwide requirement.
  • pivot_root@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    It won’t at first. If more essential websites start to unnecessarily adopt it, it will start to lock Linux users out of being able to access the services necessary to exist in modern society.

    Imagine if you need age/identity verification to:

    • Do banking
    • Make online purchases
    • File your taxes
    • Book a doctor’s appointment
    • Apply for a job