I'm seeing this more and more with YouTube videos that are embedded in web pages.

Feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of invasive age-verification mandates? You’re not alone. We built a resource hub to break down how these laws work, who they harm, what’s at stake, and how to protect yourself. Join the fight at https://t.co/R6HCH3CRPW.

iPadOS 26.2 is here !

An iPhone has so many privacy and security features that it’s very easy to miss them. Now’s a good time to dive in and get to know them all.

🔎 Prepare for the impending December 27 Gov-issued ID requirement to search the web. Here are some search alternatives: @Grok @perplexity_ai @youdotcom @andi_search @presearchnews @DuckDuckGo @brave @ecosia @startpage @yandexcom @GibiruSearch @KagiHQ @mojeek @swisscows_ch

Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online.

“What I would say to Reddit, YouTube or ANYONE ( that’s you the Australian taxpayer ) is that we appointed the former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia to write this legislation for us, right!.. so good luck!” Sounds like you’re trying to bully 2 teenagers to me

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🚨 WHAT IS AUSTRALIA’S INTERNET CENSORSHIP REALLY ABOUT? The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese (aka Albo) is more obsessed with his internet censorship crusade than he is about anything in his lifelong political career. Yes, he campaigned hard for vile race based

Now @SubstackInc is age-checking all Australians using Substack. I won't be doing that. Goodbye Substack. 👋

Scoop: the pro-teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months was funded & co-staffed by its co-founder's ad production firm that was simultaneously making gambling ads The federal government has ignored calls for a gambling ad ban while pursuing the social media ban.

OMG!!!!! #auspol > Article here > https://t.co/zyCVCkN4xN

I am already verified. It's how I got my blue tick. I have my face and name in my profile. X has just noticed that I need to verify that I am over 16. This is just the beginning of a very, very bad period in Australia's history. I am now certain they are coming for our

BREAKING: The X code routine for the Australian U16 social media ban selfie checker has leaked:

"The $50 million payment program was established by Meta Platforms as part of an enforceable undertaking the Australian Information Commissioner accepted from Meta in December 2024. More than 300,000 Australians are eligible for a payment under the program ..."

"Age verification tools also often rely on third parties just to complete a transaction: a single instance of ID verification might involve two or three different third-party partners, ... Users’ personal identifying data then circulates among these partners."

It’s now official - Reddit has launched a High Court challenge against Albo’s censorship regime. The case is nearly identical to that of the Digital Freedom Project’s and we expect these two cases will be heard together. The more legal firepower the better. ⁦@thedfp_au⁩

Our new Age Verification Resource Hub is live at https://t.co/R6HCH3CRPW — and next week (12/15–12/17), we’re hosting an AMA on r/privacy to talk about it. Come ask us anything about what these sweeping laws really mean for your rights and safety.

The kids are not happy without their social media,

Interesting...YouTube: The ABC Kids channel ( https://t.co/jVXtU3kpG8) features full episodes, songs, and educational clips from shows like Peppa Pig and Bluey, with millions of views on kid-focused content. Facebook: The ABC Kids Community page ( https://t.co/Wb2DqDoc15) shares