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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
David Unyime Nkanta

Meta's 'Age Assurance AI' Detects Underage Users, But Could Lock Accounts Until ID Or Facial Scan Are Provided

Meta Platforms is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to identify underage users across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, amid mounting regulatory pressure on social media companies to strengthen child safety protections.

According to reports, Meta's new system scans profiles using a mix of behavioural signals, text analysis and visual cues to determine whether a user may be underage, even if they have entered an adult date of birth.

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