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.
Even if there’s open WiFi near minors, those minors cannot access the internet without devices. I’d wager if you’re old enough to figure out how to acquire a device and get it online, you’re at least as mature as the most immature adults on the internet.
Real protection of people on the web will come in the form of education.
Even if there’s open WiFi near minors, those minors cannot access the internet without devices. I’d wager if you’re old enough to figure out how to acquire a device and get it online, you’re at least as mature as the most immature adults on the internet.
Real protection of people on the web will come in the form of education.
That is an extremely low bar…
If you can count above 10 without taking off your shoes, you’re more mature than the most immature adults on the internet.