<ul><li>Utah becomes the first state to pass legislation mandating age-verification and parental consent for app downloads.</li><li>The bill, known as the App Store Accountability Act, targets app stores like Apple's App Store and Google's Google Play.</li><li>Social media giants like Meta Platforms, Snap Inc., and X Corp. support the bill, emphasizing the need for parental control and privacy.</li><li>Google, Apple, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have expressed concerns over potential restrictions on free speech and constitutional rights.</li></ul>

Utah passes controversial age-verification bill for app stores

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