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We’re launching a new capsule in our series tackling the question: #IsABanAPlan Bart Preneel (KU Leuven) on why age verification may fall short—and highlights the risks for privacy, security, and the open internet. watch: youtu.be/Ios3SQoPqbo visit: informationlabs.org/social-media...
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