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Snapchat ‘willing to implement’ daily time limits for teens
The boss of Snapchat Evan Spiegel says the firm would be “willing to implement” time limits for teens, following a call from Meta for it to take action.
He told the BBC in an interview that he believed setting a maximum amount of time that young users could spend on the app could be “an important step forward for the industry.” The firm also revealed a slew of new features for its upcoming Specs glasses, which it said could connect to Apple iPhone and Mac devices.
Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat have all faced a barrage of litigation alleging their apps have helped spawn a youth mental health crisis. Snapchat has also been accused of facilitating illegal drug sales.
As part of Meta’s August settlement, the company said it would implement even more stringent time limits and pay an additional $5.3bn if YouTube and TikTok follow suit. It has denied any wrongdoing as part of the deal, which will be paid over a 10-year period. But Spiegel also did not commit to a timeline on when Snap might take action.