YouTube Introduces Enhanced Supervision Feature for Parents
YouTube's New Supervision Feature Explained
YouTube is rolling out its new supervision feature globally this week, allowing parents and guardians to link their accounts to their teenage children's accounts. This feature aims to enhance parental awareness of their teen's activity and encourage safe practices in content creation.
Linking Accounts
The supervision tool can be accessed through YouTube's Family Center, where parents can view shared insights, such as:
- Subscriptions
- Comments
- Number of uploads
Both linked accounts will receive email notifications to notify them of notable activities, such as when a teen uploads a new video or initiates a livestream.
Future Developments
YouTube describes this rollout as the first iteration of a feature that builds upon existing supervision tools for younger users. They also mention that additional enhancements may be introduced in the future to provide further insights into teenagers' online activities. Furthermore, the feature offers mutual control, enabling both teens and parents to switch off supervision at their discretion.
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