Snapchat disables default "Solar System" feature due to teen well-being concerns.

Snapchat disables its "Solar System" feature by default after concerns over user well-being. The feature ranked users based on interaction levels, with planets representing closeness to friends. Snapchat received criticism for the feature's potential to exacerbate teen anxiety. Users can still access the feature if they opt in as a Snapchat+ subscriber. The decision highlights growing concerns about the impact of social media on teenage mental health.

April 08, 2024
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