Valuetainment "Tim Cook's Busy Week" - Apple Pressures Texas Over CONTROVERSIAL Online Safety Bill
May 28, 2025
Tim Cook confronts the Texas legislation requiring age verification for minors on app stores, raising serious concerns about data privacy. The discussion dives into the implications for tech companies and the clash between corporate practices and government regulations. Additionally, it explores the challenges parents face in a digital world, emphasizing the need for awareness around online safety while fostering genuine family connections.
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Texas Child Safety Bill Insight
- Texas legislation requires app stores to verify user ages to protect children online, linking minors' accounts to parents for approval.
- Apple opposes this, citing privacy and data collection concerns despite legal parallels in other industries like liquor sales.
Kids Always on Phones Anecdote
- At a bar mitzvah for kids aged 12-13, all the children had phones and were absorbed in them.
- The contrast to past generations shows kids today are less present at events due to phone distraction.
Parenting Tip: No Phones at Table
- Parents should limit phone use during family events to encourage presence and communication.
- Avoid phones at meals or gatherings to foster conversation and meaningful interaction.