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Apple and Google lobby states to shield app stores from lawsuits
Original: Politico: Apple and Google push states to shield app stores from some lawsuits. “Google and Apple lobbyists are engaged
Apple and Google lobbyists are running a broad campaign pressing state lawmakers across the United States to adopt kids' online safety bills that would shield app stores from certain lawsuits tied to age-verification requirements. The Politico report has drawn attention to the tech giants' push, with critics questioning whether the companies are shaping child safety legislation to limit their own legal liability.
Why now: A fresh report highlights the tech giants' active lobbying to influence state child safety laws and limit their legal exposure.
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- Politico: Apple and Google push states to shield app stores from some lawsuits. “Google and Apple lobbyists are engaged in a massive effort to press state lawmakers to adopt kids’ online safety laws that would shield the tech giants from some lawsuits tied to age-verification… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 3
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