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Tim Cook Opposes Texas Age Verification Bill Over Privacy

5/25/2025

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has voiced strong opposition to Texas's SB 2420, a bill requiring age verification for app store users, due to serious privacy concerns. As the bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature, it faces backlash from civil liberties advocates who warn of potential privacy risks, while Apple champions the federal Kids Online Safety Act as a better alternative.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has voiced strong opposition to Texas's SB 2420, a bill requiring age verification for app store users, due to serious privacy concerns. As the bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature, it faces backlash from civil liberties advocates who warn of potential privacy risks, while Apple champions the federal Kids Online Safety Act as a better alternative.