California Advances Age Verification Bill for App Stores

A California bill, the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), requiring app stores and operating systems to verify users’ ages before downloading apps, has passed the Assembly unanimously and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom. While the bill does not mandate photo ID for age verification, it encourages platforms to assist parents in directing children towards age-appropriate content, gaining support from major tech companies like Google and Meta.

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