Age verification laws do far more than ‘protect children online’–they require the creation of a system that collects vast amounts of personal information from everyone. Instead of making the internet safer for children, these laws force all users–regardless of age–to verify their identity just to access basic content or products. This isn’t a mistake; it’s a deliberate strategy.

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