Age verification is the surveillance nobody voted for

Despite recent retreats on controversial measures like KOSA and Chat Control, mandatory age verification remains a significant issue, turning anonymous web browsing into a monitored activity for everyone. Critics argue it turns users into identified individuals, raising privacy concerns. This shift can have far-reaching implications, not just for how we use the internet but for broader issues of digital privacy and freedom. It's a form of surveillance many never consented to, highlighting the ongoing tension between online safety and personal privacy.