 |
| YouTube has updated the default settings for children's content |
YouTube has announced new measures to protect young users from suspicious content and unnecessary disclosure on the platform, including new default privacy settings for small uploads, as well as new reminders and tips to avoid overuse.
The platform said it will update the default privacy settings uploaded by users between the ages of 13 and 17 to the most confidential option available.
She added: Content can only be viewed through private downloads by the user and selected. We want to help young users make informed decisions about their online footprint and digital privacy, and encourage them to make informed choices when it comes to publishing content. If users want to make their content public, they can change the default setting for the visibility of downloads. We mention who can view their videos.
Thus, kids can always get rid of the default settings. However, the platform wants to make sure that younger users are more aware of the risks involved, which can limit unnecessary exposure in the app.
The platform also hopes to tackle the problem of overuse by adding rest and sleep reminders by default for all users between the ages of 13 and 17.
YouTube has updated the default settings for children's content
The platform said that we are still working hard to turn off autoplay by default for these users. If users feel that these digital health features are not suitable for them, they can change the default settings.
This means that children can turn off these settings. However, by implementing the new default settings, the platform wants to draw attention to its various options in this area to improve security.
The platform has also removed more commercial content from YouTube Kids.
"We don't allow paid product placements on YouTube Kids, we target young children," she said. In the next few weeks, we will also start removing excessive commercial content from YouTube Kids, such as: b. Videos that focus only on product packaging or encourage kids to spend money directly.
The platform has announced major changes to the rules for placing ads on their videos. Targeting young people over the past year has been a huge problem for content creators.
These new regulations limit its monetization potential. It has re-checked its creators because in this regard, the platform puts user well-being before profit.