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Podcast: Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online
Episode: Yubo App is Not Safe for Students
Description: What is the Yubo app?Yubo markets itself as a way to chat and livestream with new friendsIt was formerly called YellowYubo’s website says users must be ages 13+ with parental permissionUsers ages 13 – 17 have their own Yubo community that is separate from adults, however there is no age verification to enter the adult chat areaNew users provide their name, birthday, gender, photo, and phone number. They can opt to have their ID verified through a website called Yoti. Verified users have a yellow check displayed on their profilesWhy students like YuboYubo app users can join...