Illinois Just Passed a Law That Puts Linux on the Hook for Age Verification

Illinois signed HB5511 on July 31. Past the TikTok and Instagram headlines is a mandate for operating systems, with no exemption for open source.
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Illinois has enacted a law that holds operating systems, including open-source platforms like Linux, responsible for age verification. This legislation could have significant implications for how software developers manage user data and privacy.

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