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The majority of social media platforms have an age limit of 13 years old, but how is this really being regulated?
Instagram is exploring new ways for teenagers to verify their age and comply with platform rules.
The gram is turning to video selfies to crack down on minors editing their date of birth to make them appear over 18.
The Meta-owned app is testing video selfies with facial analysis software as a new age-verification method.
For a U.S. teen who wants to join insta, they will need to upload ID, ask three adult users to vouch for them or take a video selfie.
Meta says it hopes the new methods will ensure teens have an “age-appropriate experience” on the content sharing app.
Video selfies have become a popular way for digital platforms – such as online banking apps – to verify users’ age or identity.
