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Texas just got the green light from the Supreme Court to enforce its new App Store Accountability Act, requiring age verification and parental consent for minors downloading apps or making in-app purchases. Opponents, including tech industry groups and student advocates, argued it violates free speech by restricting access to news and educational content, claiming parents should make those decisions. But Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton countered that the law is essential to shield kids from harmful apps, data sales, and inappropriate content. After a federal appeals court previously sided with Texas, the Supreme Court’s ruling now clears the way for the law to go into effect — meaning app stores in Texas must start implementing these safeguards for minors immediately.

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