10.13.2025
California's new online safety law requires device-makers like Apple and Google to collect user ages and share that data with apps to help protect kids online. Google and Facebook are
A new age verification law in California pits device makers against Hollywood
On October 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1043, which requires device makers like Apple and Google to collect a user's age during setup and share an age bracket with apps. The law is designed to help protect kids online.
Major tech companies including Google, Meta, Snap, and OpenAI have backed the legislation. Supporters say it gives apps a standardized way to adjust content and restrictions for younger users.
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