SMRTR TechApr 21, 2025Interesting Engineering

Instagram expands teen protection, uses AI to catch users lying about their age

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Instagram is expanding efforts to protect teens by using AI to detect users who lie about their age. The platform will automatically convert suspected teen accounts to more restrictive settings, including private profiles, limited messaging, and content restrictions, while also sending guidance to parents about online safety.

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