California's age verification law is proving controversial — here's why, and what you need to know about the ins-and-outs

California has new legislation, which means that any provider of an operating system must ascertain the age of the user ...

A new California law requires age checks in Windows and every other OS

And now, the move is trickling down to operating systems. Well, at least in California. In October 2025, Governor Gavin ...

Colorado Lawmakers Push Operating System-Level Age Verification in New Online Safety Bill

As lawmakers across the United States wrestle with how to restrict minors’ access to adult material online, Colorado has emerged with a proposal that could significantly reshape how age verification ...
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US state laws push age checks into the operating system

Bad legislation, but an especially big headache for FOSS Many web sites, social media services, and other platforms require ...
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California Law Requires All Operating Systems to Have Age Verification

A new California state law requires all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, to have an age verification ...

Windows vs macOS vs Linux vs ChromeOS: Which Operating System Is Best for You in 2026?

Compare Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS in 2026 to find the operating system that fits your workflow, gaming, or creative ...