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OS‑Level Age Checks Are Coming: What New Laws Could Mean

OS‑Level Age Checks Are Coming: What New Laws Could Mean

PCMag reports that California will require operating systems to ask for users’ ages—and potentially verify identity—with similar measures considered elsewhere. Supporters cite youth protections, while critics warn of privacy and implementation risks.

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Age Verification Laws Are Coming for Your OS. Here's What You Need to Know