Meta rolls out AI age verification globally for users
· Technology · Mashable, Al Jazeera, Gadgets360
Meta is launching its AI-powered age assurance technology worldwide, allowing users to verify their age without third-party tools. The rollout follows Meta’s earlier pilots in regions such as the United States and Europe, where the system successfully identified age categories across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The technology enables users to upload a government ID or facial image for age verification, then uses AI to assess authenticity and maturity. Meta says the system is designed to protect younger users from harmful content while respecting user privacy and avoiding intrusive parental checks. The global expansion marks a significant scaling of Meta’s age verification approach, positioning it as a leading platform for child safety across its social platforms. Age verification is now mandatory for new accounts in more than 100 countries, according to the company’s internal policy updates released today. The shift comes amid growing regulatory pressure and public concern over m
Why it matters
The change will directly affect billions of new users who previously relied on simpler age prompts, as Meta now requires AI verification for accounts across its core platforms including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. This impacts younger users in regions where parental consent previously sufficed, tightening restrictions and potentially limiting access to content. The expansion also pressures competitors like TikTok and others to adopt similar verification measures, reshaping industry standar
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