Entered a fake birthday on Instagram? Meta's AI can now identify users posing as adults

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1. NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 10 Nov 2026, 11:29 IST

   Instagram Expands AI-Powered Age Verification Worldwide to Protect Teen Users

   Meta Platforms announced the expansion of its AI-powered age estimation technology for Instagram to global markets on Tuesday. As per the social media giant, its capability is aimed at identifying teenage users on Instagram, even when they have entered an adult date of birth while creating an…

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3. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 12:21 IST

   Meta expands AI age checks for Instagram teens as lawsuits mount

   Meta ‌faces multiple lawsuits over allegations that its platforms harm teens

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5. The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 10 Nov 2026, 12:43 IST

   Meta expands AI-powered age checks on Instagram globally to identify under-18 users

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7. The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 10 Nov 2026, 20:23 IST

   Meta launches AI age verification globally to protect teens on Instagram

   The AI tool helps determine whether the user is an adult or a teen

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9. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 02:50 IST

   Entered a fake birthday on Instagram? Meta's AI can now identify users posing as adults

   Meta is expanding its AI-powered age-detection technology globally to identify teenagers who use fake birth dates to appear as adults on Instagram. The move will place more users aged 13 to 17 under Teen Account safety settings, while Meta is also introducing Apple's age-range signal in Australia.

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