The App Store Accountability Act is getting more attention.

The proposed legislation requires "covered app store providers" to verify the ages of any "individual [who] creates an account."

"Covered app store," however, is defined broadly and seemingly encompasses free and open-source repositories such as F-Droid or Obtanium.

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Going back underground

As written, this Act is an attack on FOSS.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1586/text