Supreme Court Lets Texas Age Verification Law Stand | Tech News

The Supreme Court has sided with Texas, letting its controversial age verification law for mobile apps stand — forcing app stores to verify users’ ages and require parental consent for downloads or in-app purchases. While proponents argue it shields kids from harmful content, critics warn it’s a privacy invasion, demanding personal data just to browse the internet — likening it to needing ID to enter a bookstore. This ruling sets a dangerous precedent, fueling similar laws across the country and sparking fears among free speech advocates. A federal appeals court previously upheld the law’s temporary stay, and with an expedited August hearing looming, the legal battle isn’t over — and the stakes for digital rights are rising. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8eeb07d589e7f082