The coordinated lobbying effort was revealed in a Politico report based on internal emails, draft legislation, and interviews with officials. These companies are seeking state-level protections to insulate themselves from costly litigation as regulators increase scrutiny of how digital services protect children's internet usage.
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Apple Google and Meta Lobby States to Block Kids Online Safety Lawsuits
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Apple and Google are proposing state laws that incorporate self-attested age checks and a total ban on private lawsuits to reduce their legal exposure. Meta is backing a separate regulatory approach that would shift the legal burden of age verification to app stores rather than the social media platforms themselves to avoid liability for the safety of minors online.
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