EU Launches Snapchat Probe for Child Safety

0:00On March 26, European Union regulators have kicked off a formal probe into Snapchat, saying the app isn't doing enough to shield kids from online. Dangerous. They're worried about risks like predators targeting children or criminals trying to recruit them. This investigation falls under the Digital Services Act, the EU's tough new rules for online platforms. Officials point out Snapchat's age verification system falls short. The app says users must be at least 13, but it doesn't reliably check if they're under 17 to deliver safer experiences. Regulators also suspect adults can easily pose as minors to reach kids. Snapchat insists safety is their top focus, with built-in protections for teens, and they've been fully cooperating. This adds to the heat on social media giants, following a California jury's multi-million dollar award this week to a 20-year-old woman over meta. In YouTube's addictive designs for young users, the EU has hit other platforms too, like TikTok for features that have children and met us Facebook and Instagram for child safety

1:04gaps. On the same day, they called out four big porn sites, PornHub, Shrippchat, XNXX and X videos, for week barriers letting kids see adult content. These cases highlight the push for stronger defenses under the Digital Services Act, with fines possible up to 6% of companies yearly. Revenue as regulators demand real change to keep young users safer online.