New Age Verification Laws for Operating Systems to Impact User Privacy
California and Colorado have passed legislation requiring operating systems to collect users' ages before use, starting in 2027 and 2028, respectively. These laws aim to enhance online safety for minors by ensuring age-appropriate content access. The legislation mandates that operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Android ask for age during setup, potentially sharing this information with apps. While designed to protect minors, these laws raise privacy concerns, as they may lead to more invasive age verification methods, such as requiring government IDs or biometric data. 
