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The struggle has pitted Meta Platforms Inc and other app developers against Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google, the world’s largest app stores. — AFP
The debate has taken on new importance after the Supreme Court this summer ruled age verification laws are constitutional in some instances. A tech group on Wednesday petitioned the Supreme Court to block a social media age verification law in Mississippi, teeing up a highly consequential decision in the next few weeks.
"We see the legislation being pushed by Meta as an effort to offload their own responsibilities to keep kids safe,” said Google spokesperson Danielle Cohen."These proposals introduce new risks to the privacy of minors, without actually addressing the harms that are inspiring lawmakers to act.” At Apple, spokesperson Peter Ajemian said it"soon will release our new age assurance feature that empowers parents to share their child’s age range with apps without disclosing sensitive information.”As the lobbying battle over age verification heats up, influential big tech groups are splintering and new ones emerging.
Meta is also still a member of NetChoice, which opposes all age verification laws no matter who’s responsible. The group currently has 10 active lawsuits on the matter, including battling some of Meta’s preferred laws.
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