Overview

• Meta has begun testing AI in the U.S. to detect Instagram users who falsely list adult birthdates and automatically place them in Teen Accounts.
• Teen Accounts include privacy settings, content restrictions, and time-use controls, requiring parental approval for changes by users under 16.
• Meta’s AI age detection relies on signals like birthday messages, content interactions, and engagement patterns to identify underage users.
• Parents will receive notifications with tips on discussing online age accuracy and ensuring their teens’ accounts reflect their correct age.
• This initiative is part of Meta’s broader response to criticism and legal scrutiny over youth safety on its platforms.