Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage
Meta announced it will use AI to analyze photos and videos on Facebook and Instagram to identify users under 13 by looking at visual clues such as height and bone structure. The company is expanding its efforts to keep underage users off its platforms, including using AI to analyze profiles for contextual clues.
Meta is introducing AI-powered technology to identify and remove users under 13 from Facebook and Instagram. The AI analyzes photos and videos for visual clues such as height and bone structure to estimate a user's age without using facial recognition. The system is currently operating in select countries and will be rolled out more broadly. Meta is also analyzing entire profiles for contextual clues, such as birthday celebrations or mentions of school grades, to identify underage accounts. If an account is deemed underage, it will be deactivated and the user must verify their age to prevent deletion. Meta is expanding this technology to more parts of its apps, including Instagram Live and Facebook Groups. The company is also expanding its 'Teen Accounts' feature to 27 EU countries and Brazil on Instagram, and to Facebook in the U.S., U.K., and EU.
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