Discord Stops Live Videos in Brazil Over Child Safety Rules
The chat app Discord has stopped letting users do live video streams in Brazil. The country's safety group said the app did not do enough to protect children.
What happened
The popular chat app Discord has turned off its live video streaming feature in Brazil. This change happened after the country's safety group warned the company about protecting kids online.
Why the app took action
The government watchdog found that the app was not doing enough to keep children safe from bad content and dangerous people. To follow local rules and keep users safe, the company decided to pause live videos completely.
- Discord stopped live video streaming in Brazil.
- A government group raised safety alarms about children.
- The company must follow local rules to protect young users.
What happens next
Discord will need to fix its safety rules and make the app safer for kids. Until the company meets the safety standards set by the government, the live video feature will stay turned off in the country.