Age Verification Laws: A Trojan Horse for Mass Surveillance

Initially intended to protect children from harmful online content, age verification laws have morphed into a massive surveillance apparatus. From skincare products to dating apps and diet pills, the requirement to verify age is expanding, collecting vast amounts of personal data from all users. This isn't accidental; it's a deliberate strategy. Legislators leveraged concerns about child safety online to gradually expand age verification, ultimately aiming to build a comprehensive surveillance system. This practice not only violates the privacy of all users but also seriously threatens online freedom. We must resist this privacy-invasive legislation and explore more effective, less invasive methods of protecting children online.