nkat2112@sh.itjust.works 20 hours ago
Hello, @sanitation@lemmy.today .
Why does the title of your post say “operating system providers”? I tried looking for any operating system references in this article but could find none. I’m under the impression that this law applies only to social networking platforms, but I could be mistaken - I only skimmed it.
Thank you.
I only reposted from reddit. heres is missing post body:
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB-5511 into law, requiring operating system providers to implement an age assurance system by January 1, 2028.
The law defines “operating system provider” broadly, including commercial and nonprofit entities that develop or supply internet-connected operating systems.
Source: …prezly.com/gov-pritzker-signs-nation-leading-leg…
Credit: @LundukeJournal
The law explicitly notes that news media, broadband service providers, email providers, and learning management systems are not covered platforms and are not subject to this law.
There are scope limits all over the place in this law. It’s still a terrible law, but whoever posted it on Reddit didn’t seem to understand much of what they read.
Ah, good to know - thank you so much! I think you nailed it.
Don’t quote Lunduke as a source here, please.
You might want to filter out Lunduke. He is totally unreliable.
Thank you for that clarification - I appreciate it.
Luminous5481@anarchist.nexus 19 hours ago
you need to read the actual text of the bill , not the sanitized PR blog post put out by the people pushing it who want to make it seem like it’s a better idea than it actually is. don’t ever take the word of a corporation or politician at face value.
nkat2112@sh.itjust.works 13 hours ago
Thank you for clarifying that for me - I appreciate it!