Apple CEO reportedly urged Texas’ governor to ditch online child safety bill
techcrunch.comPublished: 5/23/2025
Summary
Apple's CEO Tim Cook called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over concerns about a bill requiring device age verification, which could protect user privacy but complicates parental control over smartphone apps. Apple argues the law risks capturing personal data for Texan users, while supporters see it as enhancing parental control. Apple previously halted a similar law in Louisiana, with groups like the ACLU pushing its implementation.