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META USES AI TO DETECT UNDERAGE USERS VIA BONE ANALYSIS

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, MAY 5, 2026

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Meta is deploying artificial intelligence to analyze physical characteristics like height and bone structure to identify underage users on its platforms. The system is currently active in select countries with plans for broader expansion.

Meta's visual analysis technology examines biometric data to flag accounts that may belong to minors. The system is designed to automatically detect and remove underage users who violate platform age requirements. The company is extending this detection capability to Facebook, complementing existing teen account systems. Meta has not disclosed which countries currently have access to the technology or provided a timeline for global rollout. The move represents Meta's latest effort to enforce age restrictions across its platforms. The company faces ongoing regulatory pressure to protect minors from accessing services marketed to adults, particularly regarding data privacy and exposure to harmful content. Details on the accuracy of the bone structure analysis and how Meta handles flagged accounts remain limited. The company has not addressed potential privacy concerns related to the collection and analysis of biometric data.

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