YouTube's Approach to Managing Screen Time
In response to multiple lawsuits regarding social media addiction, YouTube is introducing new features to help users manage their time on the platform.
A Shorts timer has been added to enable users to control how long they scroll through short-form videos. This development comes as nearly 2,000 lawsuits have been filed against social media companies, accusing them of designing platforms to keep users engaged.
- The feature was first spotted in an Android APK file and is now being released to all users.
- Users can set a daily time limit by going into the app's settings, tapping on "General," then "Shorts feed limit," and picking a limit from a list.
- When the limit is reached, a message pops up, encouraging users to step away from the app.
According to Bloomberg Law, nearly 2,000 lawsuits have been filed against social media companies, accusing them of intentionally designing platforms to keep users hooked.
TechCrunch reports on the release of this feature, highlighting YouTube's efforts to promote responsible screen time management.
Author's summary: YouTube introduces a Shorts timer to help users manage screen time.