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As Linux distributions continue responding to age verification laws in regions like California and Brazil—following earlier plans from Ubuntu, Fedora, and others—Garuda Linux has stated it will not comply, citing hosting in Finland and Germany. Arch Linux remains silent with forum discussions deleted, while Arch Linux 32 has blocked Brazilian users due to new legislation.

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GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android-based operating system, has stated it will not comply with age verification requirements, even if it means losing market access in certain regions. The team emphasized that its OS and services will remain available worldwide without requiring personal information or accounts. This stance comes amid expanding global laws targeting operating systems.

The Linux Foundation has released the full schedule for the Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference North America 2026. The event will take place in Minneapolis from May 18 to 20, featuring 225 sessions across 12 tracks. Early bird registration ends March 24.

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The Linux Foundation has secured $12.5 million in grants from AI companies to bolster open source software security. The funding addresses maintainers overwhelmed by AI-generated vulnerability reports. It will be managed by Alpha-Omega and the Open Source Security Foundation.

Google is introducing a developer verification program for Android apps starting September 2026 in select regions, requiring developers to register personal details regardless of app source. The measure aims to enhance security by increasing accountability, but critics argue it threatens open source projects and user choice. An open letter opposing the program has garnered support from numerous organizations.

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The Linux Foundation has issued a final call for speakers at the LinuxSecuritySummit North America, set for May 21-22 in Minneapolis. Submissions must be made by 11:59 PM CDT tonight.