A bill moving in Congress this week would require ID checks for all internet users, just to use many online tools, and could lock minors out entirely. The GUARD Act is a sweeping age-gating mandate. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/guard-act-isnt-targeting-dangerous-ai-its-blocking-everyday-internet-use
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The GUARD Act Isn’t Targeting Dangerous AI—It’s Blocking Everyday Internet Use
Lawmakers in Congress are moving quickly on the GUARD Act, an age-gating bill restricting minors’ access to a wide range of online tools, with a key vote expected this week. The proposal is framed as a response to alarming cases involving “AI companions” and vulnerable young users. But the text of...
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The GUARD Act would require age-gating for any AI use and restrict access for minors across the board. Congress may act Thursday. Speak out now: https://act.eff.org/action/tell-congress-oppose-the-guard-act
Tell Congress: Oppose the GUARD Act
Congress is moving quickly on the revised GUARD Act, S. 3062. While lawmakers narrowed the bill after widespread criticism, it still requires intrusive age-verification systems for AI companions and imposes steep penalties on developers offering conversational AI tools.
act.eff.org@eff Well, I’ll miss the “inter-webs”, because I will not fooking comply with that shit.
@eff I will literally just stop using the Internet.