Meta announced new AI-driven tools designed to spot and delete accounts belonging to children under 13 on Facebook and Instagram. The technology scans text for clues such as grade level or birthday mentions and analyzes photos and videos for visual cues like height and bone structure. When a potential under‑age user is flagged, the account is deactivated pending age verification. The rollout begins in select markets and will expand globally, while the company also introduces automatic teen‑account placement for 13‑ to 15‑year‑olds and parent‑managed WhatsApp accounts. Regulators in the EU have opened an investigation into Meta’s compliance with the Digital Services Act. Read more →

Meta announced that its AI system will now examine photos, videos and text on Facebook and Instagram for visual cues such as height and bone structure to identify users under 13. The technology, which does not use facial recognition, will deactivate accounts deemed underage and require age verification. The rollout begins in the United States, with plans for the UK and EU in June, and follows a recent New Mexico jury verdict that ordered Meta to pay $375 million for violating state child‑safety laws. Read more →