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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-11-09T15:32:27Z

Meta Global Rollout of Instagram's AI Age-Guessing Technology

Meta is expanding its AI-powered age-estimation technology globally on Instagram to identify teens and apply stricter account protections, following lawsuits and settlements over teen safety concerns. The technology analyzes profiles for contextual and visual cues to detect underage users, even if they provide false birthdates.

Meta says it will use its AI technology to look for clues about people it suspects to be teenagers — even if they use an adult birthday.

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