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Somehow all the countries are suddenly proposing the same thing. You'd think at least one of these countries might try something different if they actually care
by Fervicus 3mo ago
Somehow all the countries are suddenly proposing the same thing. You'd think at least one of these countries might try something different if they actually cared about the kids, like banning algorithmic feeds. Not suspicious at all.
- simplyluke 3mo agoAnd yet you're still labeled a conspiracy theorist if you suggest that their might be ulterior motives for identity verification in the nation that arrested 12,000 people for what they posted online in 2023. I'm actually very supportive of getting rid of screens + social media for kids. I don't the reasons I'm supportive of that bear any resemblance to the motives of the UK's political class.
- Gigachad 3mo agoWorld leaders pay attention to the world. Australia implemented the law and it went smoothly. So naturally other world leaders are going to see that as a green light that the general public is on board and the tech companies complied.
- beejiu 3mo agoI'm probably going down a conspiracy theory, but it's notable when all the Five Eyes countries seem to start talking about the same problem and pushing through legislation. The US would probably do the same if not for the constitution.
- da-x 3mo agoI think there's some sort of 'social pressure' between nations. Policies during the COVID-19 era come to mind.
- hnhg 3mo agoIt's called lobbying.
- someguyiguess 3mo agoNot sure how closely you follow US news, but a majority of Americans feel that the current US administration is not all that concerned with the constitution, so that not really a blocker.
- worldsavior 3mo agoEveryone started using Claude for coding at the same time, something is suspicious!
- maccard 3mo agoI don’t think it’s suspicious - I think trust globally in tech companies has been deteriorating at the same pace in most western countries is all.
- iamnothere 3mo agoThen why not regulate some other aspect of those companies? Surely the harms extend beyond children? This is not about tech companies, they will shrug it off. It’s about containing protest and suppressing public speech.
- someguyiguess 3mo agoBut so has trust in government (for very good reasons). And those same unscrupulous governments are heavily influenced by the very same tech companies people are suspicious of.
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- gib444 3mo agoNot beyond the realms of possibility that Meta etc has decided it wants government/photo ID and has convinced governments to implement it Big tech will act inconvenienced but they will in reality benefit Just like any attempt by a UK Gov to fix housing: they just make it worse, because that was the real aim (yes I include the latest renter's rights legislation)