Overview

• Instagram has begun U.S. testing of an AI-powered system to identify suspected teen users and automatically place them under Teen Account settings.
• The AI uses signals such as birthday messages and engagement patterns to detect underage users, even if they list an adult birthdate.
• Teen Account settings include privacy defaults, restricted contact options, content filters, and time-use limits to enhance safety for younger users.
• Parents will receive notifications with expert guidance on discussing accurate age disclosure online, developed in collaboration with a pediatric psychologist.
• Meta reports enrolling over 54 million teens in these safety settings as part of ongoing efforts to address legal and regulatory scrutiny over youth safety.