‘I’ve become significantly more cautious’: six parents on limiting their kids’ social media and AI use
TL;DR
Quite a few parents aren’t convinced social media and AI are safe, and have been adapting accordingly When it comes to their kids, many parents don’t trust tech companies any more. Social media companies have spent the better part of the last decade arguing that their platforms are safe for teens, but quite a few parents aren’t convinced. They, along with a growing number of regulators, have increasingly accused companies like Meta of designing products that are addictive to younger users. Continue reading...
Nauti's Take
Anyone deploying or building AI products for children should audit the defaults first: what gets recommended, what data is retained, and how quickly can parents intervene? The evidence here comes from a single Guardian report, so the broader prevalence of this attitude remains unverified.
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