C.T. Jones

C.T. Jones, a culture writer at Rolling Stone, dives into the rising trend of online age verification. They discuss the motivations behind these laws, linking them to parental concerns and historical regulations. C.T. explains how different methods of age verification work, from ID checks to AI age estimation, while raising privacy concerns about data collection. The conversation also addresses potential impacts on free speech and the future of these mandates, suggesting alternatives that prioritize safety without sacrificing anonymity.