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CALIFORNIA EXEMPTS LINUX FROM AGE-VERIFICATION LAW

California's legislature passed AB 1856, exempting open-source operating systems like Linux from the state's 2025 Digital Age Assurance Act. Major platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android remain subject to the requirement.

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California's legislature passes a bill exempting open-source OSes like Linux from a 2025 age-verification law; Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android remain in scope (Luke James/Tom's Hardware)

Luke James / Tom's Hardware: California's legislature passes a bill exempting open-source OSes like Linux from a 2025 ag…

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