Texas Enacts Strict Online Child Safety Law
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law requiring Apple and Google to verify app users' ages in Texas. Minors will need parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases. The law, opposed by Apple and Google, follows a similar Utah law and comes amidst stalled federal legislation (KOSA) aiming for nationwide online child safety measures. Apple cited concerns about user privacy, while Google hasn't yet commented.
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