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Utah law targets VPN use for age verification, sparking compliance concerns

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Utah has enacted Senate Bill 73, becoming the first U.S. state to hold websites accountable for users who attempt to mask their location using VPNs. The law, effective May 6, prohibits websites from providing instructions on bypassing age verification through VPNs. Critics argue the legislation creates an unresolvable compliance paradox for websites and could lead to overly broad bans on VPN usage or mandatory age verification for all visitors. AI

IMPACT This law could impact how AI-driven content moderation and age verification systems are implemented, potentially leading to broader restrictions or more sophisticated detection methods.

RANK_REASON State-level legislation targeting specific internet technologies like VPNs. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Utah law targets VPN use for age verification, sparking compliance concerns

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    Utah first state to hold websites liable for users who mask their location with VPNs — law goes into effect, designed to prevent bypassing age checks

    Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally Senate Bill 73, take effect on May 6.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Utah first state to hold websites liable for users who mask their location with VPNs — law goes into effect, designed to prevent bypassing age checks Utah's Onl

    Utah first state to hold websites liable for users who mask their location with VPNs — law goes into effect, designed to prevent bypassing age checks Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally Senate Bill 73, take effect on May 6. https://www. tomshardware.com/software/v…

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