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The issue is that it’s predicated on an age field that can be set separately. It’s easy to use parental controls to control non-children by setting a lower age
by Shank 3y ago
The issue is that it’s predicated on an age field that can be set separately. It’s easy to use parental controls to control non-children by setting a lower age internally. Think victims of human trafficking or adults in odd relationship situations.
Not quite the same but see: https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2023/04/06/sex-traffickers-use-parenting-apps-like-life360-to-spy-on-victims/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2023/04/06/sex-t...
Apple’s updated system allows children to ask for help from an adult using the Communication Safety features, which strikes a good balance to me.