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California's age verification law is proving controversial — here's what you need to know, and why some Linux distros are in the firing line

  • Darren Allan--TechRadar
  • published date: 2026-03-02 22:00:00 UTC

The legislation might prove to be a real headache for some Linux distros.

<ul><li>California's Digital Age Assurance Act comes into effect on January 1, 2027</li><li>The legislation means any OS will need to collect age data at setup</li><li>This will be a self-reported ag… [+4322 chars]