California has new legislation, which means that any provider of an operating system must ascertain the age of the user ...

And now, the move is trickling down to operating systems. Well, at least in California. In October 2025, Governor Gavin ...

Lawmakers argue the rule could make the web safer for children, while privacy advocates warn that OS-level age flags normalize user-level tracking.

Assembly Bill 1043 becomes a law in California in January 2027, and will require every operating system to have age verification in account setup.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently endorsed age requirements for social media. “As a parent, we need help,” Gov. Newsom said recently. “We have a generation that’s never been more anxious, less ...

A new California state law requires all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, to have an age verification system during setup.

MidnightBSD has modified its license to exclude California residents from desktop use starting January 1, 2027 due to Digital Age Assurance Act.

Key point: California’s new Digital Age Assurance Act will likely create significant compliance challenges for many businesses. On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1043 — ...

On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act, into law. The Big Tech-supported measure, which takes effect on January 1, 2027, adopts an ...

From babysitting rules to tattoo restrictions, California has a range of age-based laws. Our community-driven series — How to California — is here to answer your questions about state laws, history, ...