Meta expands AI age-check globally for Instagram, Facebook; efficacy questioned

Meta is rolling out an AI-based age-detection tool globally across Instagram and Facebook, aiming to verify user ages and enhance teen protections. Experts express skepticism about the tool's accuracy and effectiveness, given the ease of circumvention and privacy concerns. The move signals a proactive regulatory compliance effort but faces uncertain implementation outcomes.

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