New state laws are pushing age verification into macOS and Windows. By 2027, logging in might require a facial scan or government ID.

This is unacceptable. And I’m sick of all the fucking workarounds to maintain basic privacy.

  • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
    11·
    18 days ago

    I didn’t say anything about having ID. I said you only need to submit ID to get access to adult content.

    • qyron@sopuli.xyz
      3·
      18 days ago

      Not really.

      I got surprised a few months back with a shopping site requesting age verification. Of all things.

    • Zagorath@quokk.auEnglish
      3·
      18 days ago

      Australia has age verification to access social media, with an age minimum of 16. I’ve heard other countries are thinking of following.