This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1034: Two I's and No P - Network Layer Parenting
Jun 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guests Louis Maresca, a Microsoft engineering manager, Doc Rock, a YouTube strategist, and Iain Thomson, a tech reporter, dive into YouTube's dominance over traditional TV and the challenges families face navigating children's screen time. They tackle the ethical implications of AI, from coding to surveillance, while sharing anecdotes about the impact of tech on aging brains. The conversation also touches on NASA's funding issues and the commercialization of space, making it a tech-savvy and entertaining listen.
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YouTube Overtakes Traditional TV
- YouTube dominates TV viewing among under-30s, especially via smart TVs.
- Long-form YouTube content is growing alongside billions of daily Shorts, reshaping entertainment consumption.
Network-Level Parenting Controls
- Lou Maresca uses network-level controls to block YouTube at specific times, like dinner.
- He also supervises content and delays cell phone access until older ages.
Manage Kids' Screen Time Strategically
- Limit kids' YouTube access by blocking it during key times like dinner.
- Engage actively with kids' interests and encourage other educational activities like reading.
