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- Restricted recommendations for body-related content to teens.
- Parental controls for monitoring and guidance.
- Global rollout to protect young users.
YouTube announced on Thursday that it is implementing new safety measures designed to protect teenage users from harmful content. These measures aim to create a more positive and supportive experience for minors on the platform.
YouTube New Safety Measures for Teen Users
One of the key changes is the restriction of video recommendations related to body weight, fitness, and physical appearance for teenagers. This decision was informed by the advice of an advisory committee, which found that young people are more susceptible to negative self-perception than adults.
YouTube clarified in a blog post that the affected videos include those that compare physical features, idealize specific body types or fitness levels, or promote aggressive behavior. This update is being rolled out globally to all users.
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New Supervision Feature
In addition to these changes, YouTube is also developing a new parental control feature known as the Supervision Feature. This feature will allow parents to link their children’s YouTube accounts to their own, enabling them to monitor their children’s activity and provide guidance on responsible content creation. This feature is currently under development.
