The 'papers, please' era of the internet will decimate your privacy

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Author: bilsbie

Date: 6/25/2026

Article Summary:
The article discusses the growing trend of age verification on the internet, where governments and social media platforms are collecting personal information from users to ensure they are over 16 years old, raising concerns about user privacy and free speech.