Google’s YouTube is the first streaming app that will actually tell users to stop watching. The company at its Google I/O conference this week introduced a series of new controls for YouTube that will allow users to set limits on their viewing, and then receive reminders telling them to “take a break.” The feature is […]
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Google: Use phones less, but use AI more
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As concern over the very real dangers posed by screen addiction grows, tech companies are slowly beginning to do what was once unthinkable: create features that are meant to actively discourage people from using their services.
Google became the latest tech giant to undertake such an effort this week, when it announced its upcoming Android P update will launch with a slew of features specifically designed to combat the most addictive qualities of our devices.
Soon our phones will be able to politely remind us when we’ve spent too much time binge watching, automatically switch on “Do Not Disturb” is some situations, and help us focus on “meaningful engagement” (whatever that means). Read more…
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