Meta’s AI scans photos for bone structure to catch underage users on Instagram and Facebook

Meta is using AI to scan photos, videos, and text signals on Instagram and Facebook to estimate users’ ages.

Accounts flagged as likely belonging to under-13 users may be deactivated unless the person verifies their age.

The system looks for cues such as body proportions and bone structure, raising new concerns about automated age detection.

Meta is also expanding Teen Accounts protections as it faces growing regulatory scrutiny over child safety.