Nelson Writes Google on Accusations YouTube Kids App Has Racy Content
Senate Commerce Committee ranking member Bill Nelson, D-Fla., wrote Google CEO Larry Page Wednesday asking the company for details about complaints (see 1505190015">1505190015) its YouTube Kids app contains content inappropriate for children, a news release said. Nelson asked Page to…
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detail, among other things, how Google selects content for the app and what steps it takes to ensure kids aren't exposed to unsuitable content. “As parents seek out safe and appropriate online venues for their children, it is critical that services designed and marketed for children are, in fact, appropriate for the kids who will undoubtedly use them," Nelson wrote. Google had no immediate comment Wednesday.