New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- YouTube is rolling out a new set of controls aimed at giving parents more say over how teenagers use the platform, as scrutiny around screen time, short-form content, and recommendation systems continues to grow.

The updates introduce limits on Shorts viewing for supervised teen accounts, clearer signals around what YouTube considers higher-quality content for teenagers, and a simplified account setup for families managing multiple users across shared devices.

Together, the changes reflect YouTube's attempt to strike a balance between creator-driven engagement and growing pressure from parents and child safety advocates.

At the centre of the update is tighter control over YouTube Shorts, the platform's short-form ...