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Google and Meta Unveil AI Age Verification Amid Privacy Concerns

2/18/2025

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In a bid to enhance online safety, Google and Meta are rolling out AI tools to gauge users' ages, addressing looming regulations in Australia and the US. Google will tighten account settings for those under 18, while Meta seeks to catch users misrepresenting their age. However, both giants are under fire for privacy concerns and the accuracy of these systems.

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Story summary

In a bid to enhance online safety, Google and Meta are rolling out AI tools to gauge users' ages, addressing looming regulations in Australia and the US. Google will tighten account settings for those under 18, while Meta seeks to catch users misrepresenting their age. However, both giants are under fire for privacy concerns and the accuracy of these systems.