EFF Warns of Internet Age-Gating

The recent push to age-gate the internet, as seen in the newly passed KIDS Act, is a troubling development that has significant implications for civil liberties and privacy, as the Electronic Frontier Foundation has warned, and it is crucial to understand the broader context of surveillance and its impact on society. The effort to control what people can see and say online, under the guise of protecting minors, is a classic example of how governments often use vague and overly broad language to justify measures that can be used to restrict freedom of expression and assembly. This is not an isolated incident, as similar attempts to restrict online access have been made in other countries, such as the UK Gov Reverses VPN Age-Gating Plan, which was thankfully reversed after public outcry.

The age-gating of the internet is just one aspect of a larger surveillance apparatus that is being constructed, with Flock Cameras Spark Surveillance Debate and the expansion of Facial Recognition Expands to Grocery Stores being other examples of how technology is being used to monitor and track people's movements and activities. The lack of transparency and accountability in the use of these technologies is a major concern, as most smart watches, rings, and bands lack basic transparency reports and key privacy features, making it difficult for individuals to make informed decisions about their privacy and security. As the use of surveillance technology continues to grow and expand, it is essential to have a nuanced understanding of the implications of these developments and to take steps to protect individual privacy and civil liberties.

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