1. What do you learn about the bill Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law on Wednesday?

2. Nineteen U.S. states, including Utah, have passed laws requiring adult website [and/or apps with adult content] users to verify their age. Name the two states might pass laws similar to Utah requiring the app stores (instead of individual apps) to verify users' age.

3. What is the purpose of the law, according to Rep. state senator Todd Weiler?

4. Why do social media companies Meta (Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger), Snap and X like Utah's new law?

5. For what reason does Apple oppose Utah's law?

6. What reason did Google rep Kareem Ghanem give for Google's opposition to the law?

7. a) What do you think is the best way to protect minors: require individual apps with adult content to obtain proof of age for users OR require the Apple and Google app stores to obtain proof of age to download/purchase certain apps? Explain your answer.
b) Do you think requiring a social security number, passport or valid drivers license to use/purchase certain apps is appropriate? Explain your answer.

8. What unintended consequences do you think might result from these types of laws? (invasion of privacy, hacking/identity theft...)