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YouTube CEO Advocates for Stricter Kids' Social Media Rules

12/13/2025

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Neal Mohan, YouTube CEO, said regulating children's social media use is important during a panel at the Summit for Democracy.
Mohan restricts his children's media consumption and emphasizes moderation.
Jonathan Haidt, New York University professor, advises against smartphones for children under 14 and social media access before age 16.
Australia became the first country to prohibit users under 16 from major social media platforms, though the law faces resistance.

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Neal Mohan, YouTube CEO, said regulating children's social media use is important during a panel at the Summit for Democracy.
Mohan restricts his children's media consumption and emphasizes moderation.
Jonathan Haidt, New York University professor, advises against smartphones for children under 14 and social media access before age 16.
Australia became the first country to prohibit users under 16 from major social media platforms, though the law faces resistance.