Apple pushes back against age restriction legislation: What this means for App Store policies

Apple is opposing new laws that would require it to enforce age limits on apps in its App Store. This move comes as concerns grow about how social media and smartphone use affect teenagers’ mental health.

Legislators across various US states are proposing new rules to regulate how age restrictions are implemented on social media and other apps. These proposals arise from the increasing worries about the potential negative effects of digital platforms on young minds. The primary debate revolves around whether age verification should be handled by the app stores or by the apps themselves.