A discussion on the EU Digital Identity Wallet technical specification has erupted over the proposed integration of Google Play Integrity API and Apple App Attestation for age verification. Critics strongly urge abandonment, citing increased EU dependency on American tech giants and potential dangers in the current political climate.

Concerns are raised that this dependency violates the principles of user control and availability. The existence of open-source alternatives like the Dutch identity app Yivi, which does not rely on these proprietary systems, is highlighted as proof of their unnecessary nature. Furthermore, tying verification to specific operating systems and their vendors is seen as a violation of digital sovereignty and an introduction of potential security issues.

Alternative approaches, such as a modern web app leveraging the Digital Credentials API or a simpler verification scheme involving national identity providers and signed challenges, are suggested. The overall sentiment is that the proposed integration is a privacy and security nightmare, potentially illegal, and hinders user choice, leading to a closed and controlled internet.