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Feb 7, 2017 · Recent figures show that 78 per cent of children under the age of 13 have at least one social media account. So what are the recommended ages for the likes of Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube and...
- Using Ai to Detect Age
- Working with Industry Partners
- Building Experiences For People Under 13
- Working with Experts
Artificial intelligence is the cornerstone of the approach we’re taking. We’ve developed technology that allows us to estimate people’s ages, like if someone is below or above 18. We train the technology using multiple signals. We look at things like people wishing you a happy birthday and the age written in those messages, for example, “Happy 21st...
We’re also in discussions with the wider technology industry on how we can work together to share information in privacy-preserving ways that helps apps establish whether people are over a specific age. One area we believe has real promise is working with operating system (OS) providers, internet browsers and other providers so they can share infor...
We’re also looking at ways we can reduce the incentive for people under the age of 13 to lie about their age. The reality is that they’re already online, and with no foolproof way to stop people from misrepresenting their age, we want to build experiences designed specifically for them, managed by parents and guardians. This includes a new Instagra...
We believe this comprehensive plan is the right one for Facebook and Instagram, but the natural question for readers is how we’re going to do everything in a way that respects people’s privacy, and prioritizes safety at every turn. We’re fortunate to draw from multiple industry experts, organizations and bodies of research here. First, to help us d...
The minimum age to open an account on nearly every social media platform‑—TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Kik, YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, and more— is 13.
- Diana Graber
Dec 21, 2018 · On average, kids open their first social media account at age 11.4, even though they are not allowed to be on the platforms until they turn 13. Here's why that is becoming a massive problem for...
- Children under 13 don't yet have the hardware upstairs to make smart decisions online. Just because kids seem tech-savvy at increasingly younger ages, doesn't necessarily mean that their brains are developing at the same rate as their digital acumen.
- You will help your children protect their personal information. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the U.S and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU are two laws designed to protect the personal information of children.
- Lying is just plain wrong. Living in a civilized society means we have some implicit agreements: we take turns, play fair, stop at red lights, and hold the door open for old ladies.
May 26, 2023 · The message from the surgeon general is clear: Regular social media use can dangerously alter kids’ brain development, even children who meet most platforms’ minimum age requirement of 13.
Feb 10, 2023 · Major social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, require users to be at least 13. This includes those in Australia and New Zealand. This minimum age requirement stems from 1998 US legislation which banned the collection of children’s personal data without parental consent.
