UK hopes to monetize leadership in surveillance, censorship, age verification of basically everybody in order to gatekeep the Internet

1 · Alecmuffett · June 18, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
Summary
The UK government is aiming to establish itself as a leader in internet surveillance, censorship, and age verification technologies, framing these digital standards as strategic infrastructure expected to influence policies through 2030. This move could imply a drive towards monetization of these frameworks and raises ethical concerns regarding privacy and freedom on the internet.