Meta is enhancing its use of AI technology to detect teenage users on Instagram, starting in 2024. The platform will proactively analyze user interactions to identify accounts that belong to users under 18, even if they indicate otherwise. This includes enforcing stricter privacy settings automatically for suspected underage accounts. The initiative comes amidst growing scrutiny from parents and legislators regarding the safety and health of young users online, alongside a recent EU investigation and concerns over online predators targeting children. Meta acknowledges potential errors in detection and allows users to revert settings, highlighting a significant shift in how social media prioritizes youth safety.
Starting in 2024, Instagram will implement AI tools for age detection, modifying account settings for users it suspects of being under 18, enhancing safety features for teens.
Metaâs proactive approach towards age detection aims to place strict controls on accounts that might belong to children, ensuring they encounter a safer environment online.
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