TikTok Expands Parental Controls to Improve Teen Safety Online
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)
According to Be Social’s 2025 research, 81.6% of Hungarian teens aged 14–25 have already used ChatGPT, and nearly half of them regularly rely on it when doing their homework. Social media is primarily used as a source of news, with Instagram (75.9%), Facebook (69.5%), and TikTok (69.3%) being the most frequently mentioned platforms. Half of the respondents have taken a conscious digital break, while it is concerning that 49.2% have experienced online harassment. The findings highlight how important it is for young people not just to be users, but also conscious shapers of the digital world. Read more here: https://www.logiscool.com/en-hu/blog/digitalization/tinik-a-neten
Source: https://media1.hu/2025/05/12/tinik-a-neten-2025-kozossegi-media-chatgpt-2025/
In April 2025, Meta announced new safety measures for teen users on Instagram, requiring parental permission for those under 16 to go live or to disable the blurring of suspected nudity in direct messages. These updates aim to enhance protections for young users, addressing concerns about online safety and exposure to inappropriate content. Meta is also extending these safeguards to Facebook and Messenger, including default private settings, restrictions on messages from unknown users, and reminders to take breaks after 60 minutes of app usage. These changes are part of Meta's ongoing efforts to enhance protections for young users, first introduced through its teen account program launched in September.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/e79cc36bfc3a08f9386ebb99abd4c73d