The internet changed in 2025: now, half of Americans and millions worldwide must verify their age—sometimes with a passport scan or facial recognition—just to access basic sites. While governments say it’s about child safety, privacy experts warn we’re trading anonymity for surveillance. Is this the end of open, private browsing? Or a necessary step to protect kids online? Where do you stand on the privacy vs. safety debate? #Tech #DigitalPrivacy #AgeVerification