Nonetheless, the current bill still jeopardizes internet users' speech, privacy, and security. While the open source exemption, if passed, would improve the law, the remaining amendments proposed by AB 1856 would require all web browsers and websites to request and collect users' ages. This is an expansion of last year's AB 1043's age-bracketing system that compounds its constitutional harms to users' speech, privacy, and security.
The measure was obviously introduced for the safety and protection of children and other non-consenting people. It adds a layer of security that means unwanted nudity in Apple apps including Messages, FaceTime, AirDrop and Contacts will be blurred.
“Suggested Places adds two recommended places to Maps' search screen every time you tap the search bar to perform a search.” “These recommendations are based on two main factors: What's trending nearby Your recent search history”
General Motors has now also reached a settlement in California. The company agreed to pay $12.75 million in civil penalties to settle the lawsuit led by Attorney General Rob Bonta on behalf of the people of California, and is banned from selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years.
Aylo explained in its update that it has been advocating for device-based age verification from the start, because it can protect people's privacy and keep minors out of adult platforms at the same time.
Google announced that Chrome's Android app will now allow users to share their approximate location with websites, providing more privacy without sacrificing functionality. Users can still choose to share their precise location if they prefer.
