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VPN searches, demand spiked in Idaho this summer. Here’s the likely X-rated reason
A spokesperson for NordVPN said demand from Idaho in July spiked 46% above what it was in June. And website traffic was 20% higher in… learn more ▸
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A booming industry of AI age scanners, aimed at children’s faces
“Age assurance” checks are increasingly popular among lawmakers trying to wall kids off from the open internet. But they rely on a style of surveillance… learn more ▸
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The Challenges of Age-Prediction: Where Current Technology Falls Short
“As we navigate this evolving landscape, it’s crucial to remember that the legal rights of minors should not be overshadowed by enthusiasm for technological fixes… learn more ▸
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The trouble with age-gating the internet
A recent evaluation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology showed the [age verification] technology’s accuracy varies, and it struggles with poor image quality,… learn more ▸
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Age Verification Systems Will Be a Personal Identifiable Information Nightmare
According to this researcher, “These laws are a disaster for privacy, and create incentives that will only worsen the problem over time. They will be… learn more ▸
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Face Analysis Technology Evaluation: Age Estimation and Verification
A recent evaluation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology showed the technology’s accuracy varies, and it struggles with poor image quality, although the… learn more ▸
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Stop Online ID Checks
Lawmakers are using kids as pawns to push these age-gating bills. But limiting access to information and mandating intrusive data collection doesn’t help kids—it makes… learn more ▸
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Fact Checking Age-Verification
The Woodhull Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting sexual rights as human rights, fact checks claims about age verification. learn more ▸
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Many pornography websites aren’t complying with new Va. age verification law
Virginians can still easily access blocked websites like Pornhub through virtual private networks, or VPNs — encryption methods that allow easy access to websites regardless… learn more ▸
