Google rolls out age verification API on Play Store via Family Link

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Google has begun a global rollout of a new age verification API integrated into the Google Play Store. The system relies on parents to set age ranges for their children through Google's Family Link parental control platform. The API is designed to help app developers verify the approximate age group of users accessing their services. This move is part of broader industry efforts to better protect younger users online and ensure age-appropriate content delivery.

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