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Illinois just told every operating system to start reporting your kid's age

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Illinois enacted HB5511, requiring device manufacturers and OS providers to implement age verification by 2028, categorizing users into age brackets to enforce child safety settings on apps. Apps must activate protections for minors, with penalties for non-compliance.

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