what did Apple say about new features and working with medical and pediatrics experts?
Asked on 2026-09-24
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Apple said their new child safety features are being shaped by expert health research, including input from clinical and child development experts as well as online safety experts. They emphasized that the goal is to balance learning, creativity, and connection with healthy boundaries around technology use.
They also said they’re working with the American Academy of Pediatrics to adapt its Family Media Plan into a guide for parents, and that they continue to collaborate with researchers to better understand the impact of technology on children’s well-being and advance the science in this area.
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