device level age signals

Device level age signals refer to the concept of embedding age verification or age assurance directly into the operating system or hardware of a device, rather than relying solely on individual apps or websites. This approach is gaining attention due to legislation like California's AB 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act, which would require devices sold in the state to support age signals at the OS level. Such a shift impacts developers, platform policies, and the practical implementation of age-based restrictions across Windows and other operating systems. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical, legal, and privacy implications of this emerging requirement for device-level age signals.