- Age verification laws in various regions are framed as protecting children but function as identity attribution systems.
- These laws aim to tie digital accounts to real identities, making it easier for authorities to identify individuals.
- The state seeks to automate identity attribution, enabling swift action against individuals for online speech without requiring traditional investigation methods.
- Age verification could lead to automated surveillance and penalties for inconvenient speech, similar to copyright infringement notices.
- Resisting age verification and protecting anonymity are recommended, with suggestions to use privacy-focused payment methods if necessary.