Age Verification Laws Send VPN Use Soaring—and Threaten the Open Internet

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By Lily Hay Newman, Matt BurgessJul 29, 2025, 6:30 am212 ptsTrending
A law requiring UK internet users to verify their age to access adult content has led to a huge surge in VPN downloads—and has experts worried about the future of free expression online.

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