Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness.
The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’
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The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’