The California Senate passed a bill requiring social media age verification that experts warn threatens anonymity and free speech online for all Americans.
by CASEY HARPER | The Center SquareSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09: A California flag flies in front of 555 California Street on May 09, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
“The fact is there isn’t a reliable method of verifying age and identity without collecting users’ personal information such as government IDs, birthdates, and other information,” warned a coalition of business organizations and technology companies, including the California Chamber of Commerce and Technet, in opposition. “This is even more difficult when trying to verify minors, who often don’t have identification.
This legislative proposal will do little to address the mental health issues concerning children while simultaneously compromising the privacy of not just Californians, but all Americans,” said James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst in Tech and Innovation at Americans for Prosperity, to The Center Square.
Major support came from the state’s top leaders, from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who sponsored the bill, to State Sen. Scott Wiener.
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