Apple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws
TechCrunch • 2/24/2026 – 2/25/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score27/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-24Apple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws (current)
- 2026-02-25
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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