Snapchat introduces new safety measures and strike system to protect teenage users

Snapchat has introduced new safety measures to protect teenage users from unknown individuals and provide age-appropriate content. The company has implemented a strike system that uses detection technologies to monitor inappropriate content posted by creators. This system reviews public content on Stories and Spotlight, with accounts that consistently post inappropriate material facing potential bans.

The social media platform has also rolled out in-app warnings to alert users when someone outside their contacts attempts to connect with them. Snapchat has raised the bar for mutual friends required before suggesting connections, bolstering child safety measures.

The platform also provides resources for parents to learn about child protection through their dedicated website parents.snapchat.com as well as a new YouTube explainer series. This is especially important considering the recent backlash the platform faced after launching its AI chatbot, which raised privacy concerns due to inappropriate conversations with it.