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Resist ‘dangerous and socially unacceptable’ age checks for social media, scientists warn (www.politico.eu)
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Computer scientists are campaigning against the global march toward age checks online.

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[–] 5 points 8 months ago (5 children)

Why has it suddenly become a problem now, 35 years after the advent of the web, and 43 years after the advent of the modern internet? This isn't about kids.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (3 children)

    Because it takes time to realize the effects of new technologies. Doubly so when money is preventing research into those effects. Its not a conspiracy.

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