Texas forces Google and Apple to verify ages in app stores. Teen social media ban could be next.

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Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas

Texas has signed into law its online child safety bill, a sweeping measure that mandates Apple and Google must verify user ages and secure parental approval before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases. The law is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

At the core of this conflict is a broader battle over who bears responsibility for age verification. Apple and Google have clashed with app makers such as Meta, Snap, and Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, as state-level legislation on digital safety continues to multiply. Texas jo...

Source: https://mashable.com/article/texas-age-verification-law-google-apple

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