All posts in Yubo
The Risks of Clout Online
By Annie Mullins To say the last few months have been ‘uncertain’ is an understatement, particularly for young people at a critical time in their development where being with their friends feels and is especially important. To most, Summer Break means spending time with friends and gearing up for the new school year, both of […]
Yubo shows how a FrenchTech app can go global
While social media platforms like Facebook have come under fire for their harmful impact on mental health, particularly for younger users, the success of one “Made in France” social media platform suggests there’s room for a new approach. Yubo, the French social media startup that emphasizes the “social” aspects of its teen-focused platform, has drawn […]
YUBO: “We set limits and make users accountable for their behaviour”
Rude Baguette sat down with Annie Mullins OBE, founder of the Trust + Safety Group and user protection adviser to social media platform Yubo, to talk about Yubo’s bespoke algorithms, child protection policies, and challenges in shielding children from harm on the internet. RudeBaguette: Tell us a bit about yourself and your role in Yubo. […]