The Glossary of Digital Media Platforms provides detailed information about video sharing, social media and gaming apps commonly used by children and teenagers along with mobile device systems and controls.

Key topics include default privacy settings, screen time management, feed customization options, messaging and friend controls, as well as parental controls.

Consult the individual apps below to better understand each platform's features and settings and to help create a more positive and secure online experience. And explore our Dictionary of Common Digital Media Terms below for clear definitions of popular technical words and phrases.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Gaming and Chat

Operating System

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Funding for the Center of Excellence was made possible by Grant No. SM087180 from SAMHSA of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the US Government.

Last Updated

02/28/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics