EU launches investigation into Snapchat over child safety concerns under Digital Services Act

European Union regulators are probing Snapchat. Concerns exist that the platform inadequately protects children. Risks include exposure to predators and criminal recruitment. The investigation focuses on Snapchat's age verification systems. These systems are suspected of being insufficient in preventing minors from accessing inappropriate content and adult users. This probe highlights ongoing scrutiny of social media's impact on young users.