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Age Verification Is Everywhere Now and People Are Starting to Push Back

If you’ve been online lately, you’ve probably seen it: “Upload your ID.” “Scan your face.” “Confirm your age to continue.” Age verification is no longer just a checkbox asking if you are over 18. Governments are pushing for stronger systems. Platforms are rushing to comply. AI is making the stakes feel higher. Brands are quietly supporting it in the background. But while the goal sounds simple, "p…