The biggest tech companies are warring over who’s responsible for children’s safety online, with billions of dollars in fines ...

Google opposes Meta's age verification plan via app stores, highlighting potential privacy risks and ineffectiveness for protecting children. The company argues that this approach neglects various ...

Some policymakers have scoffed at using methods like self-proclaimed birthdates to verify age since it’s easy to lie on the app. Davis said Meta will double-check any users who say they’re ...

Meta argues that app stores are the best place to enforce age restrictions and parental controls. Google believes putting that responsibility on app stores is a mistake and could lead to data misuse.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has advocated for legislation similar to the original version of HB570 since 2023.

Current law blocks uninsured drivers from collecting the first $15,000 in injury damages and $25,000 in property damage. The proposed legislation raises that threshold to $100,000 for both.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- A representative for the company that owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp supports South Dakota requiring app stores to verify users' ages.

The biggest tech companies are warring over who’s responsible for children’s safety online, with billions of dollars in fines on the line as states rapidly pass conflicting laws requiring companies to ...