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Computer scientists are campaigning against the global march toward age checks online.

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[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Because it takes time to realize the effects of new technologies. Doubly so when money is preventing research into those effects. Its not a conspiracy.

[–] staircase@programming.dev 1 points 3 days ago

It doesn't even need to be a conspiracy yet. It's a slippery slope.

[–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

money is preventing research into those effects.

Its not a conspiracy.

Wait…

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago

Acting in ones own self interest isn't a conspiracy to me but if thats what you want to call it fine.