Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an online child safety bill requiring Apple and Google to confirm users' ages for app downloads in Texas. Minors must obtain parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases under the new law, opposed by tech giants Apple and Google. This move follows Utah's similar law, while federal legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) aims to protect young users on a national scale.