The EU Kids Act, a proposed regulation, aims to implement comprehensive age controls on the internet, posing a significant threat to the open internet. This regulation, driven by the narrative of the internet as a potentially dangerous product, could lead to the internet being regulated like a product, overshadowing its role as a public space. Critics argue that age controls, seen as design features for products, could become sharp swords, dividing the public sphere. The act’s focus on strict age verification and assurance methods could restrict access to the internet, potentially stifling culture and politics online. More: netzpolitik.org
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