TechCrunch Daily Crunch SCOTUS porn ruling opens door to sweeping internet age verification
Jun 28, 2025
A recent Supreme Court ruling mandates age verification for adult sites, raising significant privacy concerns, especially for LGBTQ individuals. Meanwhile, Denmark takes a bold step by allowing citizens to copyright their own features to combat deepfakes. The discussion also highlights a safety incident at SpaceX, shedding light on the complexities of developing new technologies. Exciting developments in AI audio editing emerge with WaveTool's acquisition by Suno.
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Denmark Targets Deepfake Protection
- Denmark aims to give citizens copyright rights over their own facial features and voice.
- This law would protect against misuse in deepfake technology, gaining bipartisan support.
SpaceX Crane Collapse Mystery
- A crane collapsed at SpaceX's South Texas rocket facility with little public info on injuries.
- The incident tests how the newly incorporated Starbase city, led by SpaceX, handles transparency.
SCOTUS Upholds Age Verification Law
- The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring strict age verification on adult websites.
- This ruling impacts internet privacy and could lead to wider adoption of age verification laws in other states.