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by EGreg 964 days ago
Sure, and a world is possible when we have other types of tech, too. For example we can have zero-knowledge proofs to access online sites and prove we’re over 18. But the UK government has already passed a law requiring all websites to KYC their members with a passport. And Utah recently passed a law also protecting children on social sites and I asked their politicians directly how they will enforce it — a likely candidate will be requiring ID from everyone.

But the governments when all is said and done don’t care about your privacy.

https://www.biometricupdate.com/202309/uk-passes-online-safe...