The House has overwhelmingly passed the Kids Act, legislation marketed as a tool to protect children online. However, critics argue it’s a trojan horse for mass surveillance and control, creating a de facto digital ID system. The bill forces platforms to implement age verification to avoid legal liability, a move desired by Big Tech companies like Google and Apple for enhanced data tracking. This legislation mirrors similar bills in the UK, France, and Australia, and is seen as part of a global push for digital identity frameworks that could be linked to future CBDCs.

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