In 2027, California’s Digital Age Assurance Act will require all operating system providers in the state, including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux distros like SteamOS, to collect users’ age information during setup.
However, GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android-based operating system, indicated that it won’t be party to emerging laws requiring mandatory age verification during setup (via Tom’s Hardware).

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