Meta will let parents see children’s chats with AI and intervene before risks spiral | Digital Trends

April 23, 2026 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Meta has been in hot water over teen safety and AI for a while now. A Wall Street Journal investigation, a lost lawsuit in New Mexico, and an FTC inquiry later, the company is finally putting in place some meaningful parental supervision tools.

Today, Meta is introducing a new Insights tab in its supervision hub across three of its most popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. While the name doesn’t make it clear right away, the feature gives parents a window into what their teenagers are actually discussing with Meta AI on all these apps.

ChatGPT could ask for ID, says OpenAI chief | Digital Trends

September 18, 2025September 17, 2025 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

OpenAI recently talked about introducing parental controls for ChatGPT before the end of this month.

The company behind ChatGPT has also revealed it’s developing an automated age-prediction system designed to work out if a user is under 18, after which it will offer an age-appropriate experience with the popular AI-powered chatbot.

How to block websites on iPhone | Mashable

June 12, 2024June 11, 2024 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Whether you’re trying to manage screen time and avoid certain websites, or whether you’re setting some boundaries on your kid’s device, there’s an easy way to block sites on your iPhone.

If it’s specifically the latter, you can also set up parental controls on your iPhone — just know they’re not the full answer. But if you’re keen to know how to simply filter websites directly so they don’t show up in Safari, here’s an easy guide.