Among the child safety provisions in Meta's major legal settlement, age assurance commitments stand out for their level of detail. This emphasis is understandable: no matter how robust safety protections are, they remain ineffective if Meta cannot accurately identify younger users.
Identifying underage account holders is the cornerstone of broader safety initiatives expanding across the tech sector, including at Google, TikTok, and Roblox, as scrutiny from regulators and the public intensifies across the US and globally.
