#parental control

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The Verge
1 month ago
Parenting

Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts

Parents gain control over teen social media access
Bill mandates age verification for websites [ more ]
New York Family
2 months ago
Parenting

Social Media and Kids Safety: Safety Measures Apps

Social media impact on kids' mental health
Importance of parental control on social media apps [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

Many people do not utilize the available control options on social platforms to manage their experience.
Only a small fraction of parents implement control options to manage their kids' usage of social apps. [ more ]
Social Media Today
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Snapchat Announces New Parental Oversight and Management Improvements

Snapchat is rolling out updates to its parental control and supervision tools, making it easier for parents to manage their kids' exposure levels on the app.
The updates include a new overview of safety and privacy settings for teen users, a more prominent placement of the Family Center in the app, and the option for parents to opt their teens out of the 'My AI' chatbot tool. [ more ]
Social Media Today
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Snapchat Announces New Parental Oversight and Management Improvements

Snapchat is updating its parental control tools, making it easier for parents to manage their child's exposure on the app.
The updates include an overview of safety and privacy settings, improved visibility of the Family Center, and the option to opt-out of the 'My AI' chatbot. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Digital life

MMGuardian enters a crowded kid-safe-phone market | TechCrunch

The MMGuardian Phone is a smartphone designed with parental control tools to make phone use safer for kids and teenagers.
The phone uses AI to scan texts and images on the child's phone, providing extra protection against issues like sexting and cyberbullying. [ more ]
Wareable
4 months ago
Apple

How to use Family Setup on the Apple Watch - Wareable

Family Setup on the Apple Watch is the best way to add some protections to the smartwatch, such as requiring approval before purchasing apps or sharing contacts.
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Education

Newsom and DeSantis both promote freedom in education. But their focus is wildly different

The governors of California and Florida have contrasting visions of freedom in education, with one prioritizing parental control and the other focusing on civil rights and diversity.
The debate between the governors highlights deep philosophical differences and the cultural divide surrounding LGBTQ+ issues and American history.
Parents are more concerned about how topics like history, race, gender, and sexuality are taught in schools than the specific curriculum. [ more ]
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