YouTube will let parents stop their teens from endlessly scrolling short videos

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YouTube introduces new parental controls to limit time spent on its video short-form feature, Shorts, allowing parents to set time limits ranging from 0 to 120 minutes.
Parents can also set bedtime reminders and “take a break” prompts for their teen’s account.
YouTube simplifies the process of creating supervised accounts for kids and switching between minor and adult accounts on shared devices.
The platform updates content recommendations to prioritize videos on curiosity, life skills, and credible information that supports wellbeing.
YouTube announced last year using AI to place suspected teen users automatically under its protective under-18 settings.
Google has updated its policy requiring parental approval before users 13 and older can remove parental supervision, enhancing protections concerning account management.

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