Meta’s New AI Age Checks Use Height And Bone Structure To Spot Underage Users

Meta is rolling out new AI age checks that go far beyond asking for a birthdate. The system scans posts and comments for clues like birthday wishes or school references, then adds a visual layer that estimates age from traits such as height and bone structure. Meta insists this is not facial recognition but a way to spot underage users more effectively. Accounts flagged as under 13 are locked unti