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I don't like this timeline.

Microsoft will definitely benefit from this, as well as their stepchild Apple

The "This operating system is illegal in the state of California" sticker will go hard on my PC at least

Carefully optimistic about this. I interpret it as an attempt at nipping third-party age verification in the bud, similar to the EU's plans for a smart phone age bracket API. Of course, the danger is that is becomes a wedge by which more biometric data and remote OS+user checking are pushed in.

age verification for calculators & coffee makers. wtf?

Isn't that a bit like a car being required to check if you're a licensed driver? Idiocracy was supposed to be a comedy, not a blueprint.

Not happening, CA. And it won't be the first time I've used FOSS to give the digital middle finger to legal bullshit. I still have my DeCSS t-shirt in my closet as a reminder. Might need to start wearing it more often.

Just like some parents may give their under 18s alcohol. But that doesnt mean in general it fails to prevent abuse.

Some of our generation was capable. Do not mistake your abilities for the general populace. But also, sure some kids will find a way around it. Even with ID checks that could happen (EG steal a parent's ID). It will largely prevent things if a parent sets it up, but not stop everything.

No.

The idea is to eventually make it enforceable

The EU enforces laws onto US companies plenty with like GDPR. But in this case websites may become the enforcement as they may choose to comply with this once its built in, and thus limit access to anything without the capability.

Apple will likely build some sort of privacy mechanism in, whether good or bad, for marketing purposes. Microsoft, nah.. they will blatantly just take your data and use it how they like.

"or some kind of statement on their downloads page on how it's not to be used in California" Does kind of remind me of early internet where you'd get some warning to not download strong cryptography software outside the US but everyone just ignoring it.

Either way, removed the "upcoming" to not give the wrong idea 🤷