4 outlets·4 reports
Meta is using AI bone structure analysis to detect and remove underaged users
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Meta is deploying artificial-intelligence on Facebook and Instagram to identify users under 13. The system analyzes bone structure, height and other visual cues, and the company states it is not facial recognition.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Facebook and Instagram are using AI bone structure analysis to identify photos of kids
- TechMeme·Meta is using AI on Facebook and Instagram to detect under-13 users by analyzing bone structure, height, and visual cues, but says it's "not facial recognition" (Emma Roth/The Verge)
Meta uses AI on Facebook and Instagram to detect under-13 users. The AI analyzes bone structure, height, and visual cues. Facebook claims this is not facial recognition.
- TechCrunch·Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage
- Engadget·Meta is using AI bone structure analysis to detect and remove underaged users
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