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Snapchat Introduces Real-Time Location Sharing for Teens

The new feature aims to enhance safety by allowing parents to monitor their teens' whereabouts through the Family Center.

  • Snapchat's new location sharing feature allows parents to receive alerts when their teen arrives or leaves designated locations.
  • The feature is part of Snapchat's Family Center, which provides parental controls and safety tools for monitoring teen activity.
  • Parents can request their teen's live location and set notifications for up to three locations on the Snap Map.
  • Snapchat emphasizes that location sharing is off by default and can only be shared with accepted friends or family members.
  • The update comes amid ongoing concerns about privacy and safety on social media platforms.
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