How Mississippi’s New Age Verification Law Challenges Decentralized Social Media

How Mississippi’s New Age Verification Law Challenges Decentralized Social Media

Mississippi’s Age Assurance Law Puts Decentralized Social Networks to the Test In a move that’s sending ripples throughout the tech world, Mississippi has recently enacted an age assurance law targeting social media platforms. While the stated intention is to protect children from harmful online content, the law is proving to be particularly challenging for decentralized social networks. This article explores the specifics of Mississippi's new law, the difficulties it poses for decentralized platforms, and the potential implications for the future of online freedom and child safety. Understanding Mississippi's Age Assurance Law The law, officially titled the "Social Media Age Verification Act," requires social media companies operating in Mississippi to implement robust age verification measures. This means users must prove they are at least 16 years old to access or create accounts. Acceptable methods of verification include government-issued ID scans, credit card info…