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Cyber experts say they have found holes in Brussels’ age verification app, despite claims by the EU executive that it is “technically ready.”

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[–] Brummbaer@pawb.social 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

The creepy politicians who want to spy on people get their app and we get to circumvent it. It's a win/win situation ...

[–] Solumbran@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Except for everyone who falls for it and is fine with the brainwashing.