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

Published 10 Nov 2026, 12:43 IST

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Meta said on Monday, November 9 that it will expand its AI‑powered age‑estimation technology globally on Instagram, aiming to place millions more teenagers under Teen Account protections even when their profile birth dates show they are adults. The system is designed to identify users aged 13 to 17 who use fake birth dates to appear older, and Meta is also introducing Apple’s age‑range signal in Australia.

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NDTV 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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The Hindu 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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The Indian Express Indian Express Group Current article 10 Nov 2026, 12:43 IST

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

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Livemint HT Media Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 16:47 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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The Hindu BusinessLine 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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