Age-verification laws target operating systems because apparently teenagers having root access is now a safeguarding crisis ...

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The law's broad definition of an "operating system provider" pulls in not just Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but Linux distributions and Valve's SteamOS.

The OS of a thousand faces.

Starting in 2027, a new age-verification rule could change how computers and apps interact with users. The idea is simple, ...

California has taken a major step into the evolving debate over how to protect minors online, approving a far-reaching law that will change how digital platforms handle age data.

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Australia and the UK were the first to introduce age restrictions that add fuel to the fire of mass surveillance. Now, American laws could inspire European politicians to broaden the scope of age ...

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GNU/Linux started in 1983 or 1984 (depending which event matters most). Back then few homes, even in relatively rich ...

We've already covered how California has a new operating system age-checking law coming into force next year - but many more US states also have plans.

Qualcomm subsidiary Arduino has announced the VENTUNO Q, a new single-board computer that ships with Ubuntu pre-installed. This isn't a board aimed at ...