Meta rolls out automated age checks for teens globally

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Meta said it is rolling out automated age checks for teenagers globally, using AI-powered scans on Instagram accounts starting this month, with the system later extended to Facebook and Threads. The move is aimed at identifying underage users and limiting their exposure to age-inappropriate content, as regulators in the US, Europe and Australia press platforms over child safety.

Why it matters：Age verification is becoming a global standard for social platforms, directly affecting how millions of teenagers use the largest social networks.

Key points

  • Instagram gets the checks first, starting this month.
  • Facebook and Threads will follow later.
  • The system relies on AI-powered scans.

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