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Instagram’s AI age detection is expanding globally

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Briefings

Meta is expanding its age estimation technology globally to automatically place millions more teens on Instagram into Teen Account protections. This follows the launch of AI-powered age assurance updates in the US, EU, and Brazil last year, which proactively identify users under 18 based on signals like content interaction, birthday messages, and visual cues from photos.

Key points

• Meta launched AI-powered age assurance updates in the US, EU, and Brazil last year to proactively identify users under 18.
• The rollout will automatically place millions more teens on Instagram into Teen Account protections.

Context

Meta is expanding its age estimation technology globally to automatically place millions more teens on Instagram into Teen Account protections. This follows the launch of AI-powered age assurance updates in the US, EU, and Brazil last year, which proactively identify users under 18 based on signals like content interaction, birthday messages, and visual cues from photos.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Meta's announcement stating the rollout will place millions more teens into Teen Account protections. Specific numbers of users affected are not provided, and the exact scope of 'general themes and visual cues' used for detection is not detailed.

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