EU Age Verification Project Mandates Hardware-Bound Attestation | Hacker News

The EU’s online age-verification plan is sparking debate because it relies on hardware-bound proof of age.

Some argue stronger identity checks are needed to protect minors from harmful content and platform design,

while others warn the system could expand government and corporate surveillance and weaken anonymity.

The outcome could shape privacy, platform liability, and how age gating works across the internet.