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Kids' Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It

Maka, a streaming platform run by child development experts, aims to push back against the low-quality AI-generated videos that now dominate children's media; yes, experts.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN This Morning
Published 7:21 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Wired: “Kids’ Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:21 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentMeanwhile, a new streaming platform called Maka is trying to fix kids' video, which Wired says is now dominated by low-quality AI-generated junk.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd it's run by actual child development experts! Real people thinking about real kids! I'm emotional.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYou're cheering because adults with relevant training made a children's product. That's the bare minimum.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt's a premium experience. Human-made. Probably organic.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe real question is whether it scales, and whether your toddler will sit through a show that has a plot.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo basically they invented television.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat one goes on my list, Kenji, but it's actually correct.

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