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Snapchat restricts public Spotlight videos for younger teens

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Snapchat is implementing new privacy measures for its younger users, specifically those aged 13 to 15. These users will no longer be able to have their Spotlight videos publicly viewable on the platform. Instead, their shortform content will be restricted to a new profile feature visible only to mutual friends, aiming to reduce social pressure and enhance safety. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change by a major social media platform impacting user privacy and safety for minors. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Snapchat restricts public Spotlight videos for younger teens

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Karissa Bell) ·

    Snap will no longer allow younger teens' Spotlight videos to be publicly viewable

    Maybe it wasn't a great idea to let 14-year-olds post videos to Spotlight in the first place.

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