Internet Age-Gates Are a Growing Global Threat (opens in new tab)

The internet is an for young people and adults to access information, explore community, and find themselves—both inside countries and across continents. Yet governments around the world continue to introduce and implement legislation requiring all online users to verify their ages before accessing the digital space. In some cases, politicians are going further, putting forth proposals to ban social media for younger users. In late 2025, Australia’s government the first complete ban on users ...