YouTube is rolling out new parental controls that allow parents to limit their children's viewing time on YouTube Shorts. They can set timers, block Shorts entirely, and create reminders for breaks. These updates aim to improve online safety for minors and make account switching easier for families.

Apple has introduced new initiatives to enhance online safety for children and teens using its devices, allowing parents to share their children's age with app developers to control content exposure. Despite these innovations, concerns remain regarding app developers' responsibility for age verification and the potential risks of trusting tech giants with children's online safety. Experts emphasize that parental control solutions may still be necessary for effective monitoring of children's digital consumption.