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The momentum is building for a social media ban for minors in one of the largest economies in the world.

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[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 34 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

China level surveilance is coming to EU. Scary times.

It's identical system to how China ties your identity to your online activity.

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 18 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Bingo.

It's what all governments have been trying to do for decades.

It's part of why they've been trying to get rid of cash.

[–] linule@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

It’s not? I’ve not checked in depth yet, but it’s supposed to be privacy protecting, via cryptographic proofs. Also, it’s open source.

[–] Flaqueman@sh.itjust.works -4 points 2 weeks ago

You haven't read the article. It shows