Age Restricted Internet Is On It’s Way #threatwire @endingwithali #hackernews

California passed a law requiring operating systems to collect age information from users, set to take effect in 2027, though concerns already exist around multi-use computers and implementation clarity. Apple has begun rolling out age verification in the UK with iOS 26.4, requiring driver's licenses, IDs, or credit cards — leaving many without valid documents unable to verify. France's Senate voted to support a two-tier social media system based on age verification, and Greece is moving toward a social media ban for minors. The host expresses strong personal support for age-restricting social media, comparing today's inaction to historical failures to protect public health.