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> The commission said children under 13 could use a fake birthdate to open a Facebook or Instagram account, with no checks on their self-declaration. How is wh
by tristanj 6mo ago
> The commission said children under 13 could use a fake birthdate to open a Facebook or Instagram account, with no checks on their self-declaration.
How is what Meta did here any different than how 99% of other websites age-gate content? Why is Meta getting the harsh treatment?
- nephihaha 6mo agoBecause Meta is one of the main places that internet users have been herded to.
- hulitu 6mo ago> Why is Meta getting the harsh treatment? Because Meta (with Microsoft and Google) is pushing for age verification and they need a reason. And the EC, after receiving so much lobby money, is very happy to give it to them.