Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snap Inc., has indicated that his company is open to establishing default time limits for teenage users on the Snapchat platform. Speaking to the BBC at the company’s California headquarters, Spiegel described the potential move as an “important step forward for the industry” regarding the establishment of new safety norms.
The statement follows a push from Meta, which recently agreed to a multi-billion dollar legal settlement with US states. As part of that agreement, Meta committed to implementing a two-hour daily usage limit for teens, alongside other restrictions such as nighttime blocks and muted notifications during school hours. While Spiegel expressed a willingness to adopt similar measures, he did not provide a specific timeline for when such changes might be introduced at Snap.
Snap currently provides parental oversight tools through its “Family Center” feature, which allows parents to monitor aspects of their children's app usage. The company, like other major social media platforms, has faced litigation regarding its impact on youth mental health and allegations concerning illegal drug sales.
In addition to discussing safety policies, Spiegel announced new features for the company’s upcoming “Specs” glasses. The wearable device, which utilizes artificial intelligence to provide context-aware recommendations, is priced at $2,195 in the US and £1,995 in the UK. Designed for developers and early tech adopters, the glasses weigh approximately 130 grams and feature see-through lenses. To address privacy concerns, the device includes a white light that activates when the camera is recording, and the company confirmed that the hardware does not utilize facial recognition technology.
Source: BBC News
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