EU paper flags VPNs as loophole amid age verification surge

A European research paper has identified VPNs as a loophole that needs closing in the face of expanding age verification laws for online content. Following the implementation of the UK's Online Safety Act and similar measures in US states, VPN downloads have surged dramatically. Several organizations have voiced opposition to proposed restrictions on VPN access for minors, arguing that such measures undermine the open internet. AI

IMPACT Policy discussions around VPNs and age verification may impact the deployment and accessibility of AI services that rely on unrestricted internet access.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a research paper and policy proposals regarding VPNs and age verification, but does not announce a new model, product, or significant event.

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• California
• European Parliamentary Research Service
• European Commission
• France
• GrapheneOS
• Mozilla
• Mullvad
• Proton
• UK Online Safety Act
• Ursula von der Leyen
• US
• Utah
• VPN

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