A New California Law Says All Operating Systems, Including Linux, Need to Have Some Form of Age Verification at Account Setup

California mandates operating systems, including Linux, implement age verification during account setup by January 2027, requiring users to disclose age-related data. Compliance concerns emerge, especially regarding enforcement and privacy implications.

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