The recent FTC decision to temporarily deny the ESRB's application for face-scanning, age-verification technology raises important concerns. While the technology aims to enhance compliance with COPPA, it also presents potential privacy issues and could inadvertently lead to the censorship of art forms, including video games. The current rating system, akin to Motion Picture Ratings, has been effective without infringing on privacy. Moreover, digital locks on games could hinder historical preservation efforts. Therefore, it is requested that the FTC consider these implications in their evaluation of the ESRB's technology. The focus should be on protecting children's online privacy without compromising artistic freedom and historical preservation.
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