California Enacts Its Own Internet Age-Gating Law
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California has enacted its own internet age-gating law, AB-1043, sparking discussion around online safety and regulation; the low number of comments suggests a wait-and-see approach from the community.
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Must we all build from source?
And if I need to start "Black Market Linux" who will join me?
I've read this and it bamboozles me (IANAL) and I don't see a size threshold, nor a floor, as in "free". IMNSHO, overreaching, without limits.
And when kids are writing vibe apps (It used to be HyperCard stacks and Basic programs) will they be nailed for $2500+?