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

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Left · Published: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:51 GMT

Quite a few parents aren’t convinced social media and AI are safe, and have been adapting accordinglyWhen 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...

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