@Skavau__dup_73871@piefed.social
Post #542333
2026-03-05 20:48 UTC
Yes, but if the OS was not designed in California and you are not based in California (you’re not Windows, basically) - I fail to see how they can meaningfully compel anyone to follow this. Moreover, even if an OS somehow could know the users age - that doesn’t automatically mean all other software that exists automatically reads it and responds to it.
Does the law compel anyone making software to recognise this?
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@MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 2026-03-05 20:56
Windows, and any other OS will be illegal in California unless it implements this. Apple, for one, is headquartered in California. So, the OS wont work until the user verifies their age somehow. Moreover, even if an OS somehow could know the users age - that doesn’t automatically mean all other software that exists automatically reads it and responds to it as necessary. Does the law compel anyone making software to recognise this? Did you not read my comment? Anyone writing software for an OS that implements this, can be sued (in California) if it ignores the API signals from the OS and allows access to age-restricted content.