California introduces age verification law for all operating systems, including Linux and SteamOS — user age verified during OS account setup

The law's broad definition of an "operating system provider" pulls in not just Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but Linux distributions and Valve's SteamOS.
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Windows vs macOS vs Linux vs ChromeOS: Which Operating System Is Best for You in 2026?

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California’s New Law Will Make Operating Systems Ask for Your Age at Account Setup

Lawmakers argue the rule could make the web safer for children, while privacy advocates warn that OS-level age flags normalize user-level tracking.