"The letter warns that age verification mandates are technically impossible to get right, easy to circumvent, and a serious threat to privacy and security, likely causing more harm than good."
"Despite the significant collective statement from the scientific community, legislators have continued to implement age verification laws, disregarding the concerns raised by experts."
"Idaho, Missouri, and Greece are among the regions advancing age verification measures, with many US states and the European Union also pushing for similar regulations."
A collective of 438 security and privacy researchers from 32 countries issued an open letter warning against age verification mandates for the internet. They highlighted that such measures are technically impossible to implement correctly, easy to bypass, and pose significant threats to privacy and security. Despite this, many legislators continue to pursue age verification laws, with several states and countries moving forward with regulations that contradict the experts' warnings. The letter emphasizes the need for greater attention to the dangers of age verification technology.
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