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Texas passes age verification law requiring app store platforms to verify user age

1 report, 1 independent Updated Fri 00:00
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What happened

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Senate Bill 2420 was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The law requires platform holders operating online app stores to verify the ages of their users before they download apps to smartphones. Attorney General Ken Paxton reversed a judicial block on the bill in June, making the law active.

From theblaze.com

Why it matters

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The new state regulation imposes compliance costs on tech companies operating in Texas. The law specifically requires iPhone owners to take a selfie so that Apple’s AI can verify their age.

From theblaze.com

Who's involved

  • TexasThe state where the age verification law was enacted.
  • Greg AbbottThe Governor who signed Senate Bill 2420 into law.
  • Ken PaxtonThe Attorney General who reversed the judicial block on the bill.
  • Apple Inc.A major technology company potentially affected by the verification requirement.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Apple Inc.Speculative

    Apple Inc. could face increased operational costs due to the requirement to implement new age verification processes.

  • TexasSpeculative

    Tech companies operating in Texas might face new compliance costs due to the state regulation.

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