Smart speakers are fast-becoming a part of everyday life, but while adults may appreciate the convenience they offer, there are concerns about how kids use these AI assistants. Aiming to ease such worries, Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids Edition is a child-friendly version of its Alexa-powered device.

Once solely an app, YouTube Kids is now also a child-friendly website where kids can watch age-appropriate content regulated by adults. As more children access the internet, media companies are giving parents ways to protect their little ones and encourage safe online behaviour.

The digital era has made keeping tabs on children’s behavior more difficult for parents, who often fret about the various dangers of constant connectedness – from smartphone addiction to age-inappropriate content to the threat of cyberbullying. So, how can tech be made more kid-friendly?

Spotify announced it would be removing music from artists R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from its playlists, in accordance with its new policy on “hate content and hateful conduct.” People are putting platforms under scrutiny for what they promote, demanding brands take a stand on important issues.