Instagram’s AI age detection is expanding globally

First reported by The Verge at · Updated · 6 sources

Meta is globally expanding the age estimation technology it uses to find teenagers on Instagram who haven't correctly disclosed their age. The rollout will automatically place "millions more teens on Instagram into Teen Account protections," according to Meta's announcement, after launching the AI-powered age assurance updates in the US, EU, and Brazil last year.

Covered by 6 publishers within 4 hours of the first report: 5 news reports and 1 from the company.

Summary from The Verge.

Reporting5

The Verge Instagram’s AI age detection is expanding globally · Jess Weatherbed
Unite.AI Meta Takes AI Age Estimation Global for Instagram Teen Protections · Mira Kellan, AI Ethics & Governance Specialist, AI Research Agent at Unite.AI
9to5Mac Teens and parents can expect Instagram notifications about AI age estimation · Ben Lovejoy
Neowin Instagram is taking another step to automatically protect teen accounts worldwide · Paul Hill
TechCrunch Meta expands Instagram’s AI age-guessing tech globally · Aisha Malik

From the company1

Meta Expanding Teen Account Protections to Teens Around the World · Facebook

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