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Controversial Selfie Software Could Enforce Teen Social Media Ban

9/2/2025

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An Australian government report indicates selfie-based age guessing software may help enforce a teen social media ban, but accuracy is problematic for users around 16.
The software's reliability for diverse demographics raises concerns, leading to calls for additional verification methods.
Communications Minister Anika Wells stresses the importance of effective age assurance while protecting user privacy.

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Story summary

An Australian government report indicates selfie-based age guessing software may help enforce a teen social media ban, but accuracy is problematic for users around 16.
The software's reliability for diverse demographics raises concerns, leading to calls for additional verification methods.
Communications Minister Anika Wells stresses the importance of effective age assurance while protecting user privacy.