Meta Expands Teen Account Protections to Teens Worldwide Using AI Age Detection

At a glance

Meta has expanded its feature that uses AI to estimate age and automatically place teens into protective settings to Instagram users worldwide. Teens who entered an age higher than their real one are also covered. Meta plans to apply the same technology to Facebook and Threads.

Key points

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   Even if a teen signs up with a false age, AI looks for accounts that are likely held by teens and places them in protective settings.

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   The protective settings automatically limit who can contact teens, what content they see, and how long they can use the app.

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   In Australia, Meta has also started using Apple's age range signal, which tells apps the age range of a device owner.

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   Meta argues that app stores need to share age information consistently so that every app can provide the same protections.

Why it matters

The change aims to reduce the risk of teens lying about their age and being exposed to harmful content or contact. It also lets parents see whether their children are receiving appropriate protections.

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