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Texas Takes Aim at Online Safety: New Law Mandates Age Verification for App Marketplaces Amid Legal Concerns

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Austin, Texas — A new law in Texas, known as the App Store Accountability Act, mandates that operators of mobile app marketplaces, such as Apple and Google, must verify the ages of their users. The law aims to restrict minors from accessing app downloads without parental consent, thereby protecting children from potentially harmful online content. While the intention behind the legislation is clear, implementing it may face significant challenges. Various states across the country have enacted similar laws, but many have encountered legal hurdles, with some being deemed unconstitutional. Notably, states like Arkansas and California … Read more

Texas Takes a Bold Step on App Safety as AI Regulation Waits in the Wings: What This Means for Big Tech

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AUSTIN, Texas — Recent legislative movements highlight significant changes in technology regulation and corporate strategy. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a measure mandating age verification for applications available on Apple and Google app stores. This law aims to bolster online child safety by requiring parental consent for minors to download apps or make in-app purchases, raising potential legal challenges in the tech landscape. Alongside the Texas law, a broader discussion is unfolding regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence. A provision hidden within a sweeping piece of legislation known as the Big Beautiful … Read more

Epic Games Intensifies Battle with Apple, Demands Fortnite’s Return to App Store Amid Ongoing Legal Showdown

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San Francisco, California — Epic Games is intensifying its legal battle against Apple, pushing for the reinstatement of its popular game Fortnite on the App Store. In a recent court filing, Epic requested that Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers mandate Apple to accept any compliant version of Fortnite in the U.S. marketplace. The legal feud between Epic and Apple, which has spanned several years, centers on Apple’s App Store policies, particularly the commission structure for in-app purchases. A significant development occurred last month when Judge Rogers ruled that Apple had willfully violated an injunction concerning anti-competitive … Read more