YouTube will let parents stop their teens from endlessly scrolling short videos
CNN • • business
Key Points:
- YouTube has introduced new parental controls allowing parents to limit or block the time teens spend on Shorts, its short-form video feature, with customizable time limits from zero to two hours.
- Additional features include setting custom bedtime and "take a break" reminders, a simplified sign-up process for supervised accounts, and easier switching between minor and adult accounts on shared devices.
- The platform will update its content recommendation guidelines for teens to prioritize videos focused on curiosity, life skills, credible information, and wellbeing, while continuing to block harmful content loops.
- These changes follow YouTube's use of AI to estimate users' ages and automatically apply protective settings for suspected teen users, aligning with broader industry trends toward enhanced youth safety.
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