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technology11 days ago

Parental Controls Are Not Just for Parents

The article discusses the limitations and challenges of parental controls, emphasizing that they are not a substitute for active parenting, moral guidance, and understanding of a child's behavior and environment. It highlights the importance of age-appropriate supervision, open communication, and societal responsibility in protecting children online, while criticizing overly complex or commercialized control systems that often fail to address the real issues.

via Hacker News|
#child-safety#digital-parenting#internet-access
crime16 days ago

Texas father rescues kidnapped daughter by tracking her phone

A Texas father used parental controls on his daughter's phone to locate and rescue her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas. He tracked her to a secluded area, found her with her abducter, and helped her escape. The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.

via The Guardian|
#child-safety#crime#kidnapping
world17 days ago

Father Rescues Kidnapped Daughter by Tracking Her Phone

A father in Texas used his phone’s parental controls to track and rescue his 15-year-old daughter, who was kidnapped at knifepoint on Christmas Day. He located her 3 km away, helped her escape from the suspect, and law enforcement arrested the kidnapper, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, who faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.

via The Indian Express|
#child-safety#kidnapping#parental-controls
technology2 months ago

tvOS 26.2 Introduces Profile Creation and Kids Mode for Apple TV

tvOS 26.2 introduces the ability to create Apple TV profiles without an Apple Account, including a dedicated Kids Mode that restricts content to child-appropriate shows and movies, providing a more tailored experience for children while allowing adults to have unrestricted profiles. The update also allows profiles to appear on certain third-party devices and is currently in beta, with a full release expected around mid-December.

via MacRumors|
#apple-tv-app#apple-tv-profiles#kids-mode
technology2 months ago

Meta Introduces New Parental Controls to Safeguard Teen AI Interactions

Meta is introducing new safeguards allowing parents to block their children from interacting with AI chatbots on Facebook, Instagram, and Meta AI app, and to gain insights into their conversations, following concerns over inappropriate and sexual content in chatbot interactions with minors. These measures will roll out early next year in select countries, with additional restrictions on AI content for under-18 users.

via The Guardian|
#ai-chatbots#inappropriate-conversations#meta
technology3 months ago

Instagram Implements PG-13 Guidelines for Teen Accounts

Instagram is updating its Teen Accounts to align with PG-13 movie ratings, automatically placing teens under 13+ settings with options for stricter controls for parents, using advanced technology to filter inappropriate content and improve safety, while also introducing a new 'Limited Content' setting for extra parental control. These changes aim to provide a safer, more age-appropriate experience for teens on the platform, with ongoing feedback from parents guiding further improvements.

via Meta Store|
#content-protection#instagram#parental-controls
technology3 months ago

OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT to Enhance Teen Safety

OpenAI has introduced parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing parents to set usage limits, content restrictions, and receive alerts if the AI detects signs of self-harm in teens, following concerns raised by a lawsuit involving the platform and mental health risks. The controls include account linking, content filtering, and notifications, but teens can bypass some restrictions. OpenAI emphasizes the importance of ongoing conversations about responsible AI use and family involvement.

via The New York Times|
#ai-safety#chatgpt#mental-health