Just when you thought tech couldn’t get any more mind-boggling, the European Union is launching an age verification app this July. Yes, that’s right—an app to prove you’re not a teenager trying to sneak into a virtual club! This nifty little solution is only a temporary fix, mind you, until the EU unleashes its full-blown Digital Identity Wallet next year.
The cool part? Users will be able to verify their age without surrendering their life story to every online platform. Talk about a win for privacy! Especially with the EU buzzing around like a bee in a bonnet over how to get big tech to actually look out for minors. And did I mention it came up during an EU Commission probe into major adult sites? 🎤 Mic drop!
So, whether you’re a digital native or a dinosaur navigating the complexities of the internet, one thing’s for sure: age verification is going to be as commonplace as cats on the internet. Let’s just hope this app doesn’t have more bugs than a summer picnic.
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