#parental controls

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Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Phil Spencer Talks AI Use At Xbox: "I really leave it up to the teams"

Xbox has no top-down mandate to use AI; creative teams choose tools, while AI is heavily used for security, moderation, and parental controls.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Phil Spencer Says There's No 'Top-Down Mandate' To Use AI At Xbox

Microsoft Gaming primarily uses AI for platform moderation and parental controls, with potential future use in game discovery and curation.
#instagram
#youtube-shorts
#meta
fromFortune
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

With half of teens regularly turning to AI companions, Meta moves to add parental controls starting early next year | Fortune

fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta finally announces parental controls for teen AI use on Instagram

fromFortune
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

With half of teens regularly turning to AI companions, Meta moves to add parental controls starting early next year | Fortune

fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta finally announces parental controls for teen AI use on Instagram

Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Meta is giving parents more control over their teen's use of AI on Instagram

Meta will add parental controls to its AI chatbot on Instagram, letting parents block characters, block access, and receive conversation summaries for teens.
Privacy technologies
fromPCMAG
1 week ago

This Ad Blocker Wipes Out Pop-Ups Without Fees For Just $40

AdGuard Family Plan blocks ads, trackers, phishing, and malicious ads across up to nine devices for a one-time $39.99 sale price (reg. $169.99).
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot

OpenAI brings ChatGPT Go plan to 16 more Asian countries OpenAI is expanding its affordable ChatGPT Go plan, priced under $5, to 16 new countries across Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan. In some of these countries, users can pay in local currencies, while in others, payments are required in USD, with final costs varying due to local taxes.
Artificial intelligence
#parental-controls
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Music

Spotify expands parent-managed accounts for kids to more countries, including the US | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Parenting

The Young Minds App wants to protect and educate children online and will show its tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot

OpenAI expanded ChatGPT with parental controls, proactive personalized briefs (Pulse), in-app Instant Checkout shopping, and a budget ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia.
Mental health
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

How OpenAI's new ChatGPT parental controls work

Parents can regulate ChatGPT use for 13–17-year-olds, receive alerts for dangerous teen conversations, but teens can unlink accounts to end oversight.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Music

Spotify expands parent-managed accounts for kids to more countries, including the US | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Parenting

The Young Minds App wants to protect and educate children online and will show its tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

#spotify
#mental-health
Music
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Spotify rolls out controls to keep kids music out of your algorithm

Spotify launches managed child accounts for Premium Family subscribers to control kids' music, filter explicit content, and separate child listening from the main account.
#teen-safety
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Instagram to show PG-13 content by default to teens, adds more parental controls | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI Rolls Out Teen Safety Features Amid Growing Scrutiny

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Instagram to show PG-13 content by default to teens, adds more parental controls | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI Rolls Out Teen Safety Features Amid Growing Scrutiny

Parenting
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

How The Verge and our readers manage kids' screen time

Most parents set screen rules but vary widely in enforcement; token-based barter systems help families balance screen time with chores and other activities.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Apple is tightening App Store age restrictions in Texas. Here's what it means for parents.

Apple will require Texas users under 18 to join an adult-led Family Sharing group for app downloads and in-app purchases beginning January 1, 2026.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Grab the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro at a new low price

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro offers durable, kid-friendly features: two-year replacement, parental controls, 3GB RAM, 1080p display, long battery life, and expandable storage.
#roblox
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Online learning

Roblox Responds To Louisiana Lawsuit And "Erroneous Claims" Of Child Endangerment Amid Mounting Pressure

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Online learning

Roblox Responds To Louisiana Lawsuit And "Erroneous Claims" Of Child Endangerment Amid Mounting Pressure

#ai-safety
fromMedium
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI and Meta Revamp Chatbot Safety Features for Teens in Distress

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How OpenAI is reworking ChatGPT after landmark wrongful death lawsuit

fromMedium
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI and Meta Revamp Chatbot Safety Features for Teens in Distress

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How OpenAI is reworking ChatGPT after landmark wrongful death lawsuit

#child-safety
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago
Mobile UX

HMD Fuse debuts with Harmblock AI to protect kids from explicit content

HMD Fuse is a child-focused Android 15 smartphone offering system-wide explicit-content protection via HarmBlock+, extensive parental controls, midrange hardware, and Vodafone UK exclusive sales.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

Apple's updated child safety features enhance parental control over children's communications and privacy protections.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

OpenAI says it's working to tell if a user is under 18 and will send them to an 'age-appropriate' ChatGPT

OpenAI will implement age-detection and parental controls for ChatGPT, prioritizing teen safety over privacy and freedom.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ChatGPT may start alerting authorities about youngsters considering suicide, says CEO

Sam Altman raised fears that as many as 1,500 people a week could be discussing taking their own lives with the chatbot before doing so. The chief executive of San Francisco-based OpenAI, which operates the chatbot with an estimated 700 million global users, said the decision to train the system so the authorities were alerted in such emergencies was not yet final.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Sony is rolling out a PlayStation parental controls mobile app

Sony is finally catching up to something Nintendo and Microsoft have had for years. The new PlayStation Family app mainly serves as a mobile extension of on-console parental controls. However, parents also get a few extra perks in the mobile version. The app includes a "thoughtfully guided" onboarding process. (I imagine many people will prefer their phone or tablet over the console for that.) Once things are set up, parents can do everything they already could on the console.
Gadgets
#openai
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI increases ChatGPT user protections following wrongful death lawsuit

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI increases ChatGPT user protections following wrongful death lawsuit

Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

5 Things You Need To Know About Keeping Your Kid Safe Online

Children need supervised, limited Internet access and parental controls to protect them from cyberbullying, phishing, scams, and inappropriate content.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

TCL gives parents a monochrome mode to combat kids' phone addiction

Like other recent Nxtpaper phones, the key selling point is a dedicated button that activates Max Ink Mode, which switches the matte display to a monochromatic mode that looks a lot like E Ink and is easier on the eyes for reading. The appeal to parents will be an extra way to manage screentime: not just a binary on / off, but an in-between option that's better for kids' eyes and not particularly well-suited to playing Fortnite. It extends the device's battery life, too.
Gadgets
Digital life
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 month ago

Navigating Parenting In A Digital Age: Tips For Parents Raising A Kids Online

Parents must balance technology benefits with safety, screen-time limits, and digital citizenship education to raise responsible children in a pervasive digital environment.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tin Can is a 'landline' for kids. It comes as more parents are trying to keep their kids from cellphones.

It's important for kids to have social autonomy,
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Miss your landline? Verizon's new Family Line lets 5 phones share one number

Verizon Family Line provides a single shared mobile number usable on up to five smartphones via the Family Plus add-on for $10/month.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Larry Magid: What you need to know about Instagram's friend map

Instagram Map is an opt-in feature that shares last active location with chosen friends, shows tagged locations for 24 hours, and includes multiple privacy and parental controls.
Books
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Meet the Kindle Kids Will Want Most

Kids mode offers age-based recommendations, PIN-protected child profiles, parent-approved Store requests, and color Kindles enhance illustrated book experiences for developing readers.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Landline phones are back-and they're helping kids connect safely with friends

Redesigned corded VoIP phones let children safely arrange calls and playdates without smartphones, offering parental controls, unique five-digit codes, and no monthly fees.
Digital life
fromMacworld
3 months ago

Block all ads on 9 devices for life with this $16 ad blocker

AdGuard blocks ads and trackers on all devices with one lifetime subscription for $15.97.
Television
fromAdExchanger
3 months ago

How Kidoodle.TV Keeps Inappropriate Ads (And Annoying Children's TV Stars) Out Of Its AVOD Channels | AdExchanger

Blippi is universally disliked by adults but considered safe for children.
#nintendo
#gaming
Parenting
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot | TechCrunch

The Pinwheel Watch offers a child-friendly solution for parents to connect with their children while ensuring safety online.
Gadgets
fromLifehacker
3 months ago

TP-Link's Top-Rated Mesh Wifi System is $100 Off Right Now

TP-Link's Deco BE63 mesh wifi system offers Wi-Fi 7 coverage, parental controls, and extensive smart home integration, marked by a current price of $349.99.
Marketing tech
fromZDNET
5 months ago

TikTok's surprising new feature sets a bedtime for teens (but anyone can turn it on)

TikTok introduces features to help teens reduce late-night scrolling through meditation and enhanced parental controls.
Apple
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Skip the iPad: This tablet is way better for kids - plus, it's on sale for $140

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet offers enhanced features for kids, making it a solid choice for parents seeking durability and value.
Despite improvements, it does not outperform an iPad but is significantly more affordable.
#apple
fromGadgets 360
5 months ago
Apple

Apple Rolls Out watchOS 11.5 and macOS 15.5 With These New Features

Apple's latest updates to watchOS and macOS introduce enhanced features and improved user experience for content purchases and parental controls.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Apple

iOS 18.5 is out now

The update includes new features like a Pride wallpaper, improved parental notifications, and expanded purchase options.
Notable bug fixes enhance user experience by resolving screen display issues.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

iOS 18.5 is out now

The update includes new features like a Pride wallpaper, improved parental notifications, and expanded purchase options.
Notable bug fixes enhance user experience by resolving screen display issues.
fromWIRED
5 months ago

Netgear's Orbi 770 Brought Wi-Fi 7 Harmony to My Family's Home

Netgear Armor provides extensive security features, including malware blocking and VPN but requires subscriptions for full parental control functionality, which is more expensive than competitors.
Gadgets
#google
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot | TechCrunch

Google enables kids under 13 to use Gemini chatbot with parental oversight, adopting stricter guards for younger users.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Gadgets

Gemini for kids is rolling out, and it comes with 3 warnings from Google

Google is introducing a child-safe version of Gemini for users under 13 with enhanced parental controls.
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