No age verification! Security experts sign open letter, warning of risks

Following in the wake of the Discord age verification controversy, over 350 security experts (comprising researchers and academics) from 30 countries have signed an open letter [PDF] warning of the risks of introducing age verification protocols without careful consideration.

“We share the concerns about the negative effects that exposure to harmful content online has on children, and we applaud that regulators dedicate time and effort to protect them. However, we fear that, if implemented...