In early July, YouTube made a significant change to its software to boost what it deems "quality" children's content, sending waves of traffic to certain video producers and burying other channels ...

As children are spending more time on social media, the Washington State Senate passed a bill to protect kids from algorithms made to keep attention on online platforms.

Analog technology, they say, is a way to limit overstimulation, curb the lure of an algorithm that's constantly suggesting more screen time and keep their kids away from inappropriate content.

YouTube's software algorithms determine how videos are placed in search results and viewing recommendations, and so the company is notoriously secretive about them.