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‘I’ve become significantly more cautious’: six parents on limiting their kids’ social media and AI use

‘I’ve become significantly more cautious’: six parents on limiting their kids’ social media and AI use
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Source: The Guardian Technology · NewTimes editorial text based on the source feed.

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.