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Virtual Autism Part 6 #shorts

Name: Virtual Autism Part 6 #shorts
Uploaded: 2022-04-11T02:00:06+00:00
Duration: 29 s
Channel: Ming @ Agents of Speech
Description: A short spoken commentary by Ming (Agents of Speech) warning that online videos aimed at children are optimized for watch time and ad clicks, which can…

11 Apr 2022 · 0 min

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A short spoken commentary by Ming (Agents of Speech) warning that online videos aimed at children are optimized for watch time and ad clicks, which can lead to content that is sometimes inappropriate or provocative; advises parental supervision and suggests choosing safer alternatives (e.g., TV) if leaving children to watch. The piece focuses on monetization-driven content design and its risks for children.

These videos. They're trying to make money off of kids. That's why they're optimizing for watch time. They wanted to watch as much as possible and at the same time show ads that kids will click on. And that means sometimes it's a little obscene. Maybe that drives curiosity of the child and that really needs your attention. Okay? You cannot just leave them there and watch. If you want to leave them to watch something, play something that is a little more safe, maybe the tv.