Microsoft Rolls Out Age Verification for Windows 11 Amidst AI Rights Controversy

Microsoft's latest move has raised concerns about user privacy as it prepares to implement age verification checks for Windows 11. The company will soon ask users to provide their age, which will be stored with their Microsoft account. This information can be used by apps and websites to determine whether the user is an adult or minor.

Not only that, but Microsoft has also announced plans to allow users to verify their age using government-issued IDs or selfies. This move comes as some US states have passed laws requiring operating systems to implement age checks. California's law, for example, will take effect in 2027, while similar legislation is being considered at the federal level.

Microsoft has also published a code of conduct outlining its approach to AI development, which has been criticized by companies like Anthropic. The company rejects the idea that AI models can have rights or deserve welfare, arguing that this increases the challenge of containment and control.