Instagram Using AI to Flag Underage Users, Tighten Teen Protections

Instagram is testing AI to detect if users are lying about their age, aiming to better protect teens on the platform.
If AI flags an account as underage, it will automatically convert to a teen account with stricter privacy, limited content, and time-based usage controls.
The move comes amid growing concerns over social media’s impact on youth and rising pressure for stronger age verification laws.
Meta says its AI analyzes user behavior and account details to estimate age.

Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults | AP News