Stop Killing Games lehnt Gesetze zur Altersverifizierung ab

Die Verbraucherschutzgruppe Stop Killing Games hat sich den Bemühungen gegen Anforderungen zur Altersverifizierung bei Spielen und Onlinediensten angeschlossen. Sie argumentiert, dass diese Maßnahmen die Bewahrung von Videospielen und Gemeinschaftsprojekte gefährden, ohne die tieferliegenden Ursachen von Schäden anzugehen.

Stop Killing Games, bekannt für seine Kampagne zum Schutz des Zugangs zu gekauften Videospielen, hat eine gemeinsame Erklärung unterzeichnet, die sich gegen Gesetze zur Altersverifizierung richtet. Der Gründer Ross Scott betonte, wie solche Regeln Linux-Distributionen in Kalifornien illegal machen könnten und bereits zur Einstellung von Spielen wie Urban Dead geführt haben.

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Governor Gavin Newsom signs California's Digital Age Assurance Act, requiring OS age verification for safer online content.
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California enacts Digital Age Assurance Act requiring OS age verification

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Following initial reports of an impending law, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act, requiring operating system providers to collect users' ages during account setup and share via API with app developers. Effective January 1, 2027, it applies to major platforms like Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, SteamOS, and Linux distributions, aiming for age-appropriate content without biometrics.

The Stop Killing Games campaign, led by Ross Scott, plans to create non-governmental organizations in the European Union and the United States to combat publishers ending support for purchased video games. These NGOs will focus on long-term counter lobbying and watchdog activities. The initiative follows the campaign's success in gathering over a million signatures on its petition.

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The Stop Killing Games campaign presented its case to the European Parliament, receiving a favorable response from officials. Committee vice chair Nils Ušakovs highlighted concerns over games becoming unplayable after purchase due to discontinued services. Officials pledged further investigation into consumer protections for digital games.

Developers from Ubuntu and Fedora have begun discussing how to comply with California's Digital Age Assurance Act, set to take effect in January 2027. The law requires operating systems to collect age information during account setup and provide an age signal to applications. Canonical and Fedora leaders emphasize ongoing reviews without firm plans yet.

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Proposed amendments to a UK bill aim to restrict children under 16 from using social media and virtual private networks to enhance online safety. Legal experts warn that these measures could require adults to undergo age verification for everyday online services, potentially compromising privacy. The changes build on the Online Safety Act, which took effect in July 2025 but has loopholes that tech-savvy users exploit.

Several countries have implemented or debated measures to limit children's and teenagers' access to social media, citing impacts on mental health and privacy. In Argentina, experts emphasize the need for digital education and structural regulations beyond simple bans. The issue involves not only child protection but also the platforms' data-based business model.

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Australian regulators are poised to require app stores to block AI services lacking age verification to protect younger users from mature content. This move comes ahead of a March 9 deadline, with potential fines for non-compliant AI companies. Only a fraction of leading AI chat services in the region have implemented such measures.

 

 

 

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