Meta Expands AI Use to Identify Teenagers on Instagram for Enhanced Safety Features
Meta is increasing its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify teenagers on Instagram, even if they have provided a false adult date of birth during registration. This initiative aims to ensure that more users aged 13 to 17 receive the safety features specifically designed for them. The AI technology is designed to detect signs that an account may belong to a teenager, subsequently placing these accounts under 'Teen Account' protections. These protections automatically implement safety settings that restrict who can contact teenagers, the content they can view, and their screen time on the app. Meta is expanding this technology globally, with plans to introduce similar features on Facebook and Threads later this year.
