Representative Josh Gottheimer introduced H.R. 8250 (Parents Decide Act) proposing mandatory on-device age verification across all US OS vendors. The bill requires all users—adults and children—to provide date of birth to set up accounts, effectively creating a national identity infrastructure. Critics argue it uses child safety as justification for mass surveillance capability.
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US Bill Mandates On-Device Age Verification
H.R. 8250 would mandate on-device age verification across all US OS vendors, requiring every user to provide date of birth—effectively building a national digital identity system under the banner of child safety.
Friday, April 17, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline
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