The Economic Times

YouTube co-founder warns about short-form videos: 5 ways how internet's TikTok-ification could reprogram a generation

YouTube co-founder Steve Chen has raised concerns about the growing dominance of short-form videos, warning that the TikTok-ification of the internet could negatively impact childrens attention spans. Speaking at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Chen said shorter-form content equates to shorter attention spans and added that he would not want his own children consuming only quick, highly stimulating clips. He also called on platforms to introduce safeguards such as age restrictions and screen-time limits.