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KIDS Act Mandates Age Checks for All Online Users

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from EFF ·

The KIDS Act, a package of internet bills including the Kids Online Safety Act, would require platforms to verify users' ages or face liability. Critics say it forces age checks on everyone, risking privacy and free speech. The bill is expected for a vote within the next week.

Meridian48 take
While framed as child safety, the KIDS Act's vague 'should have known' standard effectively mandates age verification for all, undermining anonymous browsing.
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