Meta is actively testing artificial intelligence technology in the U.S. to improve age detection for its younger users on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. By identifying users who may have falsely reported their ages, the company aims to ensure more teens are using specially designated accounts with heightened privacy settings and parental controls. These accounts, initially launched last fall, already encompass over 54 million teens. Furthermore, as part of its initiative, Meta will engage parents directly with resources emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate age information for online safety.
Meta is enhancing its AI tools for age detection on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, ensuring more users, especially teens, are set up with safer accounts.
Teen accounts on Meta platforms include stricter privacy settings and parental controls, automatically set to private, restricting communication with strangers.
Over 90% of parents support Meta's teen accounts, believing they contribute to their children's safety, and nearly all teens aged 13 to 15 keep these accounts active.
Meta is also prioritizing educational resources for parents to discuss the importance of correct age profiles for keeping teens safe in their online experiences.
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