Snap is removing public visibility from Spotlight videos posted by users under 18. The change limits teen creators' audience reach on the short-form video platform.
Snap announced it will no longer allow younger teens' Spotlight videos to be publicly viewable to all users. Videos from accounts under 18 will only be accessible to friends or removed from public discovery entirely.
Spotlight, Snap's TikTok competitor launched in 2020, lets users submit short videos for potential algorithmic distribution and monetary rewards. The platform previously allowed teen creators unrestricted public posting.
The move reflects growing scrutiny around youth safety on social platforms. Restricting teen visibility addresses concerns about exposure to strangers and potential exploitation risks.
Snap joins other platforms implementing age-based restrictions. YouTube limits features for creators under 18, while TikTok applies stricter settings for younger users by default.
The company did not specify implementation timing or whether existing teen videos would be delisted. Snap has faced pressure from regulators and advocacy groups over child safety practices.
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