New Snapchat safety rules for under-16 users
Snapchat is implementing new safety protections for users aged 13 to 15, restricting their Spotlight content to 'friends-only' visibility. This move follows criticism from safety advocates regarding the platform's effectiveness in protecting minors.
Why it matters
Social media platforms are under increasing pressure to implement robust age-gating and safety features to protect younger users from harmful content.
Snapchat is rolling out new content-sharing protections for 13- to 15-year-old users.
The article balances the company's policy announcement with critical perspectives from advocacy groups.
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