mashable.com
YouTube is introducing new parental controls to manage teen screen time, specifically targeting the Shorts feed. Parents can now set daily time limits for short-form content, create custom break reminders, and even set scrolling time to zero.
Simultaneously, YouTube is updating its recommendation engine for teen accounts to prioritize “high quality” content from sources like Khan Academy and TED-Ed. These safety measures follow the platform’s rollout of AI-driven age verification technology to ensure age-appropriate settings and protect younger users. This initiative responds to industry pressure to enhance child safety and content moderation across social media platforms.
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