Apple CEO Tim Cook has reached out to Texas Governor Greg Abbott in an effort to oppose a new online child safety law. The legislation would require app stores to verify user ages, connecting minors' accounts to their parents' accounts.
• Tim Cook contacted Governor Abbott to request amendments to the online child safety bill or to request a veto.
• The call was reportedly polite, emphasizing Apple’s strong opposition to the proposed law.
• The Texas legislature has already passed the bill with strong support, though it remains uncertain if Abbott will sign it.
• Apple has employed lobbyists to influence lawmakers against the bill, though these efforts were unsuccessful.
• If signed into law, Texas would become the largest state to implement such an App Store accountability law, following Utah, which has a similar law.
• The law could set a precedent for other states, potentially increasing costs for major tech companies like Apple and Google.
• The legislation aims to enhance parental control over children's app usage by requiring that minors’ app store accounts are linked to their parents'.
The ongoing effort to stop the Texas online child safety law highlights the tensions between tech companies and legislative bodies regarding user safety and accountability. The outcome could significantly impact how technology giants operate and manage user data, particularly concerning minors.
https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/apple-ceo-urges-texas-governor-to-stop-online-child-safety-law/
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