Tech Industry Challenges Texas App Store Age Verification Law
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Students and major tech companies including Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon are suing Texas over a new law requiring age verification for app downloads, arguing it violates free speech and privacy rights, and challenging its constitutionality before it takes effect in 2026.
Topics:business#age-verification#big-tech-lawsuit#first-amendment#law-and-policy#privacy-concerns#texas-app-store-law
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