Debate over age verification intensifies in Washington

The fight over a key internet protection for children is ramping up in Washington, where Big Tech companies are pinning the responsibility on each other as lawmakers push for stricter requirements.  

After months of action in the states, age verification legislation made its way to Congress last week, when Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) introduced a bill that would put the onus on app stores run by Apple and Google to verify all users’ ages.

“Kids cannot consent — and any company that exposes them to addictive or adult material should be held accountable,” James said, adding the bill “holds Big Tech companies to the same standard as local corner stores.”  

Read more at The Hill