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.

  • BlackLaZoR@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    The real workaround is using Linux. Age verification isn’t truly enforceable in Open Source software

    • Ocelot79@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      Apps will get your age range from your operating system using an application programming interface (API). In other words, they’ll ask the operating system for your age range and get a response.

      It’s likely that we’ll get block if on Linux unless if the OS has a token for that check.

      But I agree with you, Linux is the way to go. Windows will end up being a surveillance camera first and foremost, especially if you couple the “age” check with the cloud integration.