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European "age verification" "app" forcing everyone to use Android or iOS

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European "age verification" "app" forcing everyone to use Android or iOS
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A technical discussion on GitHub highlights concerns regarding the EU's digital identity wallet's reliance on Google and Apple's proprietary integrity APIs. Critics argue this creates a dangerous dependency on American tech giants for European infrastructure.

Why it matters

It raises significant questions about digital sovereignty and the influence of U.S. corporations on foreign government services.

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The content reflects a specific viewpoint critical of corporate hegemony and pro-sovereignty, common in tech-policy discourse.

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