Meta to Use AI Biometric Analysis for Age Verification

Meta announced it will begin using artificial intelligence to analyze users' height and bone structure from uploaded photos to verify age, a move that immediately sparked privacy concerns among digital rights advocates. The new biometric system aims to comply with tightening global regulations on minor access to social platforms.

Critics argue the technology lacks transparency and creates unnecessary data risks. The system will scan uploaded images to estimate user age based on physical characteristics, raising questions about data retention and algorithmic accuracy.

The rollout comes as regulators worldwide push for stricter age verification requirements on social platforms to protect minors from harmful content.