Never Give Them Your Face
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Age verification laws force identity tracking, not just age checks.
The article argues that 'age assurance' laws are actually forced identity tracking, requiring government ID or face scans for everyone. Biometric data cannot be reset after a breach. The systems fail to stop determined teenagers, who easily bypass them with borrowed logins or pre-verified accounts. Worse, age-labeled databases create a 'children index' for predators. The author urges refusal as the only effective response: 'Never give them your face.'
What commenters are saying
Commenters split. Some note California's AB1043, which makes age verification illegal and only allows minimal age signals. Others argue the horse has left the barn: banking, SIM cards, and airports already demand face scans. One commenter bypasses age checks by looping a high-res video of MKBHD through a virtual camera. Another urges using Tor and self-hosting on localhost to opt out entirely. A few note you can decline TSA facial recognition at airports, though darker skin may face more pushback.