California joins a growing group of states with a new internet age-gating law after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed AB 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law mandates that device operating systems and app stores require users to enter their age or date of birth when setting up a new phone or computer. The new rules are slated to take effect on January 1st, 2027, and for devices set up prior to that date, the OS provider \u2014 like Apple or Google \u2014 must come up with a way for users to enter their ages by July 1st that year. Negligent violations of the law could cost such companies up to $2,500 per child impacted, and intentional violations could go up to $7,500 per child. The law still shields the companies from liability for \u201cerroneous\u201d age signals as long as they make a good faith effort to comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve seen some truly horrific and tragic examples of young people harmed by unregulated tech, and we won\u2019t stand by while companies continue without necessary limits and accountability,\u201d Newsom said in a statement on signing the bill, along with a raft of other legislation related to children\u2019s online safety, including a requirement to add warning labels to social media. \u201cWe can continue to lead in AI and technology, but we must do it responsibly \u2014 protecting our children every step of the way. Our children\u2019s safety is not for sale.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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