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Meta to use AI body measurements to flag underage users

Technology
Published on 5 May 2026
Meta to use AI body measurements to flag underage users

Height and bone structure could trigger age checks

Meta says it is rolling out a new AI-powered visual analysis system in select countries that estimates age cues like height and bone structure from images or video. The company claims it will help identify underage users and plans a broader rollout over time. The approach raises fresh privacy and consent questions as AI becomes more invasive.

  • Meta’s AI analyzes height and bone structure to infer age
  • The system is live in select countries already
  • Meta is aiming for a wider rollout soon
  • Privacy and consent concerns may intensify
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