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California's legislature passes a bill exempting open-source OSes like
California's legislature passes a bill exempting open-source OSes like Linux from a 2025 age-verification law; Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android remain in scope
TL;DRCalifornia exempts Linux and open-source OSes from age-verification requirements; proprietary systems still covered.
Why it matters: Open-source advocates won a carve-out, but enforcement complexity on closed platforms raises compliance questions.
AB 1856 excludes open-source operating systems from the upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act.
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