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S08102A: How the “Digital ID for Kids” Bill Could Actually Put Them at Risk

At first glance, New York’s proposed bill S08102A might appear to be a protective measure for children online. Its stated goal is simple: verify the age of users across devices and platforms to ensure that minors are not exposed to content deemed inappropriate. On paper, this sounds responsible, even necessary. But when you dig intoContinue reading “S08102A: How the “Digital ID for Kids” Bill Could Actually Put Them at Risk”

From Clippy to Control: The Politics of a Changing Internet

There is a certain irony in the fact that one of the most recognizable symbols of online protest in 2025 is a cartoon paperclip from the late 1990s. Clippy, Microsoft’s awkward but well-meaning virtual assistant, has been resurrected by Louis Rossmann, an electronics repair advocate who has spent years fighting corporate overreach in the technologyContinue reading “From Clippy to Control: The Politics of a Changing Internet”