Snap Inc chief executive Evan Spiegel said in an interview with the BBC that the company behind Snapchat would be willing to introduce daily time limits for teenage users, describing the measure as "an important step forward for the industry".
Speaking to the BBC, Spiegel, who founded Snap Inc and oversees Snapchat, framed the proposal as part of broader steps technology companies could take to address concerns about young people's time spent on social platforms.
The remarks add to ongoing public debate about how social media firms can balance user engagement with safeguards for younger audiences. Parents, educators and policymakers have increasingly called for tools that help manage or limit the amount of time children and teenagers spend on apps.
Spiegel did not set out specific technical details or a timetable for implementation during the interview, but his remarks suggested Snap would consider how such limits could be applied in practice. If adopted, daily caps on usage for underage accounts would represent a notable change to the way some social platforms approach youth safety and product design.
Industry observers and regulators will likely watch closely for any concrete proposals from Snap and other firms. Any move toward standardised limits across services could reshape product strategies and spark further discussion about the role of technology companies in protecting younger users online.