App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated

App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids [U: Apple responds]
Even a brief review of the App Store revealed more than 200 “risky or inappropriate” apps rated as ok for children, according to a new report. They had collectively notched up more than 550 million downloads.
Report: App Store Hosting Hundreds of Inappropriate Apps Rated Safe for Children
Children under than twelve can freely download weight loss and fasting trackers and AI girlfriend apps on the App Store, the report claims.
Is your child safe from inappropriate apps on Apple App Store? A report says no
Apps aimed at children have been available since the inception of the App Store. However, not all apps created for minors are safe to use. This is the main finding of a new survey conducted by two child safety organizations. The report presents the results of a 24-hour research study in which 800 apps were reviewed, and the findings are concerning.
App Store age ratings process isn't enough, say child safety organizations
Apple's age rating system in the App Store is not doing enough to protect children, a report claims, after a day's worth of research found a high proportion of apps deemed acceptable to children actually posed a risk.
Inappropriate apps rated as safe for young children are prevalent in the App Store, report warns
Research led by Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action looked into apps rated as appropriate for kids aged 4+, 9+ and 12+.
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