New AI Measures
Instagram, under Meta Platforms, is testing AI to verify users' ages, aiming to identify if kids are falsely claiming to be adults on the app.
If a user is found misrepresenting their age, their account will be switched to a teen account, imposing stricter privacy and content restrictions.
Parental Involvement and Legal Context
Instagram plans to notify parents with guidance on discussing the importance of accurate age representation with their teens.
These initiatives come amidst growing scrutiny over social media's impact on youth mental health and efforts by states to enforce age verification laws, despite legal challenges.
