Microsoft Brings "Age Verification" System to Windows
PPBear · hn · 2026-09-11
Microsoft is rolling out an "Age Verification" system to Windows, according to Reclaim The Net. The HN discussion centers on privacy implications: users may need to prove their age, raising concerns about identity data collection and surveillance.
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