California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law
AB 1856 excludes open-source operating systems from the upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act.
Summary
California’s AB 1856 provides an exemption for open-source operating systems like Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, allowing them to operate without additional compliance requirements. This decision highlights the importance of open-source software in the regulatory landscape.
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