Resistance to operating system age checks coming from *checks notes* open source calculator and an OS that may just…
California has enacted a law requiring operating systems to verify user age during setup, with data shared with developers. This legislation, effective January 1, 2027, has met resistance from open-source projects like Fedora and MidnightBSD, with some considering excluding California residents. Similar bills are also under consideration in Colorado, sparking debate about privacy, security, and the practical implementation of such age verification methods.
- Entities
- Platform: macOS
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Valve
- Company: Apple
- Platform: Linux
- Topic: Age Verification
- Topic: Operating Systems
- Platform: SteamOS
- Platform: MidnightBSD
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