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Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts With Privacy, Parental Controls

Meta is enhancing privacy and parental controls for Instagram users under 18 to address social media's negative impact, automatic 'Teen Accounts' will default to private.
This update includes features such as a 60-minute daily app usage notification and a quiet mode to promote healthier social media habits among youth.

Character.AI put in new underage guardrails after a teen's suicide. His mother says that's not enough.

AI chatbot interactions pose significant risks for children, necessitating stronger protections and regulations.

Character.AI has retrained its chatbots to stop chatting up teens

Character.AI is implementing parental controls and introducing a safer language model for teenage users.
New safety measures include blocking inappropriate content and directing users to mental health resources.

Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts With Privacy, Parental Controls

Meta is enhancing privacy and parental controls for Instagram users under 18 to address social media's negative impact, automatic 'Teen Accounts' will default to private.
This update includes features such as a 60-minute daily app usage notification and a quiet mode to promote healthier social media habits among youth.

Character.AI put in new underage guardrails after a teen's suicide. His mother says that's not enough.

AI chatbot interactions pose significant risks for children, necessitating stronger protections and regulations.

Character.AI has retrained its chatbots to stop chatting up teens

Character.AI is implementing parental controls and introducing a safer language model for teenage users.
New safety measures include blocking inappropriate content and directing users to mental health resources.
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#child-safety

With new safety update, Roblox aims to boost protection for young gamers

Roblox is enhancing child safety measures with updated parental controls and communication restrictions for users under 13.

Roblox to give parents more control over children's activity after warnings over grooming

Roblox is enhancing parental controls to protect children from inappropriate content.

Roblox will restrict kids under 13 from chatting outside of games

Roblox introduces new child safety features to better protect under-13 users, requiring parental controls for messaging while adjusting content access and ratings.

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'

Character.ai is enhancing safety measures for teenagers on its platform with new parental controls and user notifications.
Recent lawsuits and criticisms emphasize ongoing safety concerns regarding child interactions with chatbots.

Spotify begins piloting parent-managed accounts for kids on family plans | TechCrunch

Spotify introduces in-app parental controls for listeners under 13, allowing parents to manage content access on Family plan accounts.

Op-Ed | Safeguarding Our Children via the SAFE for Kids Act in the Digital Age | amNewYork

The SAFE for Kids Act aims to protect teenagers by requiring parental oversight on social media usage.

With new safety update, Roblox aims to boost protection for young gamers

Roblox is enhancing child safety measures with updated parental controls and communication restrictions for users under 13.

Roblox to give parents more control over children's activity after warnings over grooming

Roblox is enhancing parental controls to protect children from inappropriate content.

Roblox will restrict kids under 13 from chatting outside of games

Roblox introduces new child safety features to better protect under-13 users, requiring parental controls for messaging while adjusting content access and ratings.

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'

Character.ai is enhancing safety measures for teenagers on its platform with new parental controls and user notifications.
Recent lawsuits and criticisms emphasize ongoing safety concerns regarding child interactions with chatbots.

Spotify begins piloting parent-managed accounts for kids on family plans | TechCrunch

Spotify introduces in-app parental controls for listeners under 13, allowing parents to manage content access on Family plan accounts.

Op-Ed | Safeguarding Our Children via the SAFE for Kids Act in the Digital Age | amNewYork

The SAFE for Kids Act aims to protect teenagers by requiring parental oversight on social media usage.
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YouTube Kids is getting a redesign to make it look more like YouTube

The YouTube Kids app is redesigned for improved usability and visual alignment with the standard YouTube.
#kids-tablets

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is designed for ages six to twelve, featuring strong parental controls and a two-year screen repair guarantee.

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do, and it's 42% off for Black Friday

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is a well-rounded option for children ages 6-12, balancing performance, durability, and parental controls at an affordable price.

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is designed for ages six to twelve, featuring strong parental controls and a two-year screen repair guarantee.

Skip the iPad: This tablet is redefining what a kids tablet can do, and it's 42% off for Black Friday

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is a well-rounded option for children ages 6-12, balancing performance, durability, and parental controls at an affordable price.
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5 Things To Know Before Buying Video Games For Your Kids This Holiday Season

Video games are the most requested gift by children, surpassing traditional gift categories, highlighting a shift in children's preferences towards digital entertainment.
#roblox

What is Roblox? Everything you need to know about the online game platform

Roblox is tightening parental controls to address safety concerns as it continues to grow rapidly among young users.

Roblox restricts DMs for kids under 13 and beefs up parental controls in safety push

Roblox is enhancing safety features for younger users by restricting messaging and improving parental controls.

What is Roblox? Everything you need to know about the online game platform

Roblox is tightening parental controls to address safety concerns as it continues to grow rapidly among young users.

Roblox restricts DMs for kids under 13 and beefs up parental controls in safety push

Roblox is enhancing safety features for younger users by restricting messaging and improving parental controls.
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#snapchat

Snapchat will let parents track their kids through Family Center

Snapchat is enhancing parental controls with new location tracking features to better monitor children's safety.

Snapchat will soon be able to alert parents when their teen leaves or arrives at certain locations | TechCrunch

Snapchat enhances Family Center with location sharing features, allowing parents to receive alerts about their teens' arrivals and departures from specific locations.

Snap CEO says 20 million U.S. teens use Snapchat, but only 200,000 parents use its Family Center controls | TechCrunch

Snapchat has 20 million teenage users in the US and 200,000 parents using its Family Center supervision controls.
Approximately 400,000 teen accounts have been linked to a parent's account through Family Center.

Snapchat now lets parents restrict their teens from using the app's 'My AI' chatbot, view their privacy settings | TechCrunch

Snapchat is introducing new parental controls that allow parents to restrict their teens from interacting with the app's AI chatbot.
The changes also include giving parents access to view their teens' privacy settings and making it easier to find the Family Center for parental controls.

Snapchat will let parents track their kids through Family Center

Snapchat is enhancing parental controls with new location tracking features to better monitor children's safety.

Snapchat will soon be able to alert parents when their teen leaves or arrives at certain locations | TechCrunch

Snapchat enhances Family Center with location sharing features, allowing parents to receive alerts about their teens' arrivals and departures from specific locations.

Snap CEO says 20 million U.S. teens use Snapchat, but only 200,000 parents use its Family Center controls | TechCrunch

Snapchat has 20 million teenage users in the US and 200,000 parents using its Family Center supervision controls.
Approximately 400,000 teen accounts have been linked to a parent's account through Family Center.

Snapchat now lets parents restrict their teens from using the app's 'My AI' chatbot, view their privacy settings | TechCrunch

Snapchat is introducing new parental controls that allow parents to restrict their teens from interacting with the app's AI chatbot.
The changes also include giving parents access to view their teens' privacy settings and making it easier to find the Family Center for parental controls.
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#online-safety

The Morning After: Senate tells social media CEOs they have 'blood on their hands'

CEOs of major tech companies testified at a Senate hearing on child exploitation online.
Lawmakers grilled the CEOs on their records on child safety and the prevalence of abuse on their platforms.

A Stolen Identity Led to a $1.5 Billion Company - Here's How | Entrepreneur

Hari Ravichandran's Aura provides comprehensive online safety tools for families, addressing identity theft, parental controls, and digital behavior monitoring.

The Morning After: Senate tells social media CEOs they have 'blood on their hands'

CEOs of major tech companies testified at a Senate hearing on child exploitation online.
Lawmakers grilled the CEOs on their records on child safety and the prevalence of abuse on their platforms.

A Stolen Identity Led to a $1.5 Billion Company - Here's How | Entrepreneur

Hari Ravichandran's Aura provides comprehensive online safety tools for families, addressing identity theft, parental controls, and digital behavior monitoring.
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Disney Plus has grown big enough to need a top 10 list

Disney Plus introduces a top 10 list on its home screen to enhance content discoverability amid its growing library.

Screenable's app turns any iPhone into a starter phone for kids | TechCrunch

Screenable helps parents gradually introduce technology to children through tailored modes for different ages.
#social-media-regulations

Texas is suing TikTok for allegedly violating its new child privacy law

Texas lawsuit highlights TikTok's alleged violations of child privacy laws, questioning the efficacy of its parental control features.

Instagram making teen accounts private as pressure mounts on children's safety

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default for enhanced safety amid growing social media concerns.

Meta will open up Horizon Worlds access to preteens

Meta is allowing preteens to access Horizon Worlds with parental approval and safety measures in place.

Texas is suing TikTok for allegedly violating its new child privacy law

Texas lawsuit highlights TikTok's alleged violations of child privacy laws, questioning the efficacy of its parental control features.

Instagram making teen accounts private as pressure mounts on children's safety

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default for enhanced safety amid growing social media concerns.

Meta will open up Horizon Worlds access to preteens

Meta is allowing preteens to access Horizon Worlds with parental approval and safety measures in place.
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#fortnite

Parents can now set Fortnite time limits

Fortnite introduces parental controls that monitor and limit children's gameplay time.

Your mom can now set you Fortnite time limits

Epic Games launched parental control features in Fortnite, allowing parents to limit and monitor their children's gaming time effectively.

Fortnite adds new parental controls to help keep your kids' gaming in check | CBC News

Epic Games is introducing new parental controls for Fortnite to help parents monitor and manage their children's gaming time.

Parents can now set Fortnite time limits

Fortnite introduces parental controls that monitor and limit children's gameplay time.

Your mom can now set you Fortnite time limits

Epic Games launched parental control features in Fortnite, allowing parents to limit and monitor their children's gaming time effectively.

Fortnite adds new parental controls to help keep your kids' gaming in check | CBC News

Epic Games is introducing new parental controls for Fortnite to help parents monitor and manage their children's gaming time.
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#social-media

Instagram CEO Unveils New Teen Accounts' on GMA With More Restrictions On Young Social Media Users

Instagram is enhancing protections for teen users through new features focusing on parental supervision and proactive controls.

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes

Instagram is implementing major changes to enhance privacy and safety for users under 18, including defaults to private accounts.

New Report Finds That the Majority of Parents Don't Update Privacy Controls for Kids in Social Apps

People often don't use the control options provided by social platforms to manage their experience.
Only a small percentage of parents implement control options to manage their kids' usage of social apps.

Mark Zuckerberg says there's 'no causal connection' between social media and teen mental health

Zuckerberg argues that most high-quality research shows no direct link between social media and teen mental health issues.

A guide to parental controls on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, more social platforms

Social media companies are facing scrutiny and taking measures to address child exploitation online.
States are trying to pass laws to protect children online, but many are being challenged in court.

Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts, Other Sweeping Changes to Boost Child Safety Online

Instagram is creating separate, safer teen accounts to protect users under 18 from harmful content and interactions.

Instagram CEO Unveils New Teen Accounts' on GMA With More Restrictions On Young Social Media Users

Instagram is enhancing protections for teen users through new features focusing on parental supervision and proactive controls.

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes

Instagram is implementing major changes to enhance privacy and safety for users under 18, including defaults to private accounts.

New Report Finds That the Majority of Parents Don't Update Privacy Controls for Kids in Social Apps

People often don't use the control options provided by social platforms to manage their experience.
Only a small percentage of parents implement control options to manage their kids' usage of social apps.

Mark Zuckerberg says there's 'no causal connection' between social media and teen mental health

Zuckerberg argues that most high-quality research shows no direct link between social media and teen mental health issues.

A guide to parental controls on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, more social platforms

Social media companies are facing scrutiny and taking measures to address child exploitation online.
States are trying to pass laws to protect children online, but many are being challenged in court.

Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts, Other Sweeping Changes to Boost Child Safety Online

Instagram is creating separate, safer teen accounts to protect users under 18 from harmful content and interactions.
moresocial-media

C Spire Launches New Parental Control Features

C Spire is enhancing parental controls to improve child safety in the digital world.
#instagram

Instagram launches 'teen accounts' as child safety laws loom

Instagram is enhancing teen accounts with new parental controls and stricter privacy settings to improve safety.

Instagram 'teen accounts' with parental controls will be mandatory for kids under 16

Meta is introducing mandatory 'teen accounts' for users under 16, enhancing privacy and parental controls.
New features aim to provide parents with oversight of their teens' Instagram usage.
Criticism continues regarding whether Meta's changes effectively prioritize teen safety.

Instagram tightens its teen policy with 'Teen Accounts' for under-16s

Instagram is enhancing safety for teenagers with new 'Teen Accounts' to protect interactions and privacy.

What are Instagram Teen Accounts? Here's what to know about the new accounts with tighter restrictions

Meta introduces Teen Accounts on Instagram to enhance safety features for users under 18, balancing autonomy with parental controls.

Instagram Introduces Mandatory 'Teen Accounts' With Built-In Limits, Parental Controls

Instagram is implementing new safety measures for teen users, making accounts private by default and enhancing parental controls.

Instagram launches 'teen accounts' as child safety laws loom

Instagram is enhancing teen accounts with new parental controls and stricter privacy settings to improve safety.

Instagram 'teen accounts' with parental controls will be mandatory for kids under 16

Meta is introducing mandatory 'teen accounts' for users under 16, enhancing privacy and parental controls.
New features aim to provide parents with oversight of their teens' Instagram usage.
Criticism continues regarding whether Meta's changes effectively prioritize teen safety.

Instagram tightens its teen policy with 'Teen Accounts' for under-16s

Instagram is enhancing safety for teenagers with new 'Teen Accounts' to protect interactions and privacy.

What are Instagram Teen Accounts? Here's what to know about the new accounts with tighter restrictions

Meta introduces Teen Accounts on Instagram to enhance safety features for users under 18, balancing autonomy with parental controls.

Instagram Introduces Mandatory 'Teen Accounts' With Built-In Limits, Parental Controls

Instagram is implementing new safety measures for teen users, making accounts private by default and enhancing parental controls.
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#teen-accounts

Instagram's Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It's About to Create an Even Bigger Problem

Meta's new 'Teen Accounts' feature aims to protect young users, but it may inadvertently worsen the challenges of social media usage.

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts by default. It's about time.

Meta's new Teen Accounts feature emphasizes enhanced safety for users under 18 with stricter privacy and content settings.

Uber teen accounts 2.0 revealed with more convenience and safety features

Uber has upgraded its teen accounts with new features focused on convenience and security for both parents and teens.

Instagram's Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It's About to Create an Even Bigger Problem

Meta's new 'Teen Accounts' feature aims to protect young users, but it may inadvertently worsen the challenges of social media usage.

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts by default. It's about time.

Meta's new Teen Accounts feature emphasizes enhanced safety for users under 18 with stricter privacy and content settings.

Uber teen accounts 2.0 revealed with more convenience and safety features

Uber has upgraded its teen accounts with new features focused on convenience and security for both parents and teens.
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Spotify is testing much-needed parental controls for kids under 13. As a parent, I can't wait.

Spotify is testing parental controls allowing the blocking of explicit lyrics and specific artists on Family Premium accounts.
The feature targets a gap in the current music offerings for older children, who are not catered to by the stand-alone Spotify Kids app.
#steam

Steam Families Is A New And Improved Version Of Steam Family Sharing

Valve announces Steam Families feature for game sharing and content controls
Steam Families allows creation of a family of up to 6 members to share games and implement content controls.

Steam's improved family sharing is out now for everyone

Steam Families enhances game sharing by enabling multiple simultaneous players and providing parental controls for families.

Steam Families Is Available Now, Lets You And Five People Merge Your Game Libraries Into One--Here's How

Steam Families replaces Family Sharing, allowing up to six users to share games and play simultaneously.

Steam Families is live, and you can all play at the same time

Steam Families allows shared game access for up to five family members, enhancing gaming connectivity.

Steam Families Is A New And Improved Version Of Steam Family Sharing

Valve announces Steam Families feature for game sharing and content controls
Steam Families allows creation of a family of up to 6 members to share games and implement content controls.

Steam's improved family sharing is out now for everyone

Steam Families enhances game sharing by enabling multiple simultaneous players and providing parental controls for families.

Steam Families Is Available Now, Lets You And Five People Merge Your Game Libraries Into One--Here's How

Steam Families replaces Family Sharing, allowing up to six users to share games and play simultaneously.

Steam Families is live, and you can all play at the same time

Steam Families allows shared game access for up to five family members, enhancing gaming connectivity.
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Meta is going to let preteens use Horizon Worlds

Meta is allowing 10-12-year-olds to access Horizon Worlds with parental controls for safety and experience management.

4 ways to monitor your teen's cellphone if you're worried about their safety online, according to 2 parenting experts

Parents must actively engage with their children's technology use to ensure safety and open communication.
Creating collaborative tech boundaries fosters honesty and understanding between parents and children.

Disney+ added Hulu shows. All hell broke loose for some parents.

Integration of Hulu content in Disney+ has led to increased frustration among parents due to exposure to non-family-friendly material.

6 Best Tablets for Kids in 2024

Great battery life and strong parental controls are standout features of the Fire Kids tablet.

Google's School time feature is coming to Android smartphones

Google is expanding School time feature support to more devices.

Boost Business Efficiency with Five Years of Control D for $40 | Entrepreneur

Control D Some Control Plan offers internet optimization, security, productivity features, and parental controls for efficient and safe online activities.

Larry Magid: Configuring your phone to enhance well-being

iPhone and Android phones offer tools to manage well-being through settings like downtime, app limits, and contact restrictions.
Parents can set specific restrictions, downtime, and content limitations for their children using iPhone settings.

Steam streamlines its family sharing features

Steam launched Steam Families, eliminating limits on shared games, enhancing parental controls.
New system simplifies sharing libraries, managing kids' activities, and purchasing games for family members.
#tiktok

Exclusive: TikTok glitch allows Shop to appear to users under 18, despite adults-only policy

TikTok glitch allows teens access to the Shop tab despite age restrictions.

Bloomberg

TikTok is introducing new safety features for its younger users in the UK
The safety features include enhanced privacy settings and restrictions on direct messaging

Exclusive: TikTok glitch allows Shop to appear to users under 18, despite adults-only policy

TikTok glitch allows teens access to the Shop tab despite age restrictions.

Bloomberg

TikTok is introducing new safety features for its younger users in the UK
The safety features include enhanced privacy settings and restrictions on direct messaging
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Selling The New Internet On The Internet; Here Come The Olds | AdExchanger

The Browser Company (TBC) is backed by prominent tech figures but faces challenges in achieving profitability.
Social media companies are implementing parental control features, but adoption rates are low.

Tech experts warn parents about privacy with new iPhone 'Journal' app: What parents should know

The new iOS update includes a Journal app that allows users to store private information that can be hidden from parents.
The Journal app can be locked with Face ID or a passcode, but if a parent knows the passcode to their child's device, they also have access to Journal.

This is your last chance to grab a great kids' tablet on sale during Prime Day

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet boasts faster performance, longer battery life, and a high-quality camera, offering a good alternative to iPad at a lower price.
#tesla

Tesla update 2024.26 introduces Parental Controls with night curfew, speed limit features, and more

Update 2024.26 includes notable Parental Controls, enhancing safety for young drivers.

Tesla Parental Controls update get praise from ICU doctor, safety experts

Tesla's Parental Controls feature receives high praise for its potential to improve road safety.

Tesla update 2024.26 introduces Parental Controls with night curfew, speed limit features, and more

Update 2024.26 includes notable Parental Controls, enhancing safety for young drivers.

Tesla Parental Controls update get praise from ICU doctor, safety experts

Tesla's Parental Controls feature receives high praise for its potential to improve road safety.
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