TikTok Expands Parental Controls to Improve Teen Safety Online

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Mar 11, 2025

TikTok has expanded its Family Pairing feature, allowing parents to set screen time limits, block access during certain hours, and monitor their child's followers. The update also includes content filtering tools to reduce exposure to inappropriate material. These changes aim to promote healthier digital habits and improve teen safety online. With growing concerns about social media’s impact on kids, other platforms may soon follow TikTok’s lead. (ABC News)

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Roblox Introduces Stricter Chat Safety for Children

Roblox, one of the most popular online platforms among children, has announced new safety measures to better protect younger users on the platform. To access chat features, players will now need to complete facial age verification, making Roblox one of the first large gaming platforms to introduce this system for users of all ages. The new approach enables age-based chat, helping ensure more age-appropriate interactions and limiting communication between adults and children under 16. (Roblox)

The update reflects a broader effort across the tech industry to make online spaces safer for young users.