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Instagram experiments with new age verification tools by scanning your face

In order to better manage and engage with younger and older users, as well as to better target them with age-appropriate and relevant content and advertising, Instagram has been experimenting for years.

The Meta-owned platform is currently testing a new set of features designed to verify when people say they are 18 or older, including video selfies, vouching from adult friends, and providing an ID.