Instagram and Facebook now use AI age estimation to remove accounts under 13

Meta has introduced an AI system that analyzes photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook to estimate users’ ages based on physical traits such as height and bone structure. The goal is to detect and remove accounts belonging to children under 13 who register with false birthdays, complementing existing text-based age detection. The system is rolling out in select countries alongside expanded teen safety measures, including stricter account defaults and parental visibility into AI chats. These moves come amid growing legal pressure on Meta over child protection, including major fines and ongoing regulatory investigations.

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