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Age verification for social media, the beginning of the end for a free internet?
So-called age verification for social media is spreading across the world, framed as an effort to create a safer internet for children. In reality, age verification lays the foundation for a fully government controlled internet.
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Society, Policy & CultureSecurity & Privacy2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Age verification for social media, the beginning of the end for a free internet? by StrLght | 590 | 527 |
