Sen. Andy Kim floats tech-backed alternative to app store age checks

Sen. Andy Kim proposes the Digital Age Assurance Act of 2026, requiring operating system providers like Apple and Google to collect user ages for app developers to enforce age-appropriate content. The bill, inspired by a California law, does not mandate independent age verification by app stores but requires parental account creation for minors and bans targeted advertising for users under 18. Concerns remain about self-reported age checks being bypassed by minors.