Steve Chen, cofounder of YouTube, expressed concerns about short-form video platforms like TikTok affecting children's attention spans. He is cautious about his children consuming predominantly short videos, fearing they won't engage with longer content. Chen believes that while TikTok serves as immediate entertainment, it does not foster long-term engagement. He noted that some parents restrict their children’s exposure to vibrant, addictive content, advocating for usage limits on platforms based on age. His worries resonate with other industry leaders regarding social media's psychological impacts on youth.
Steve Chen expressed his concerns about children consuming only short-form content, stating, "I don't know if I want my kids to be watching like short-form content as their only way, and they can't be able to watch something that's more than 15 minutes in length."
Chen highlighted the potential impact of short videos on attention spans, saying, "Just shorter form content equates to shorter attention spans." He fears that platforms like TikTok primarily offer entertainment without long-term engagement.
Chen noted that some parents intentionally avoid allowing their children to engage with vibrant and addictive videos, focusing instead on long-form content, which they believe is more beneficial.
Chen advocated for restrictions on app usage based on age groups, stating, "There’s this delicate balance between what is going to get users' eyes and what's going to monetize more versus what is actually useful."
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