Meta says AI will scan photos for 'height and bone structure' to detect underage users Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has unveiled new age verification plans. 11 May 2026 Meta wants to use visual cues like "height or bone structure" as part of age verification. Meta expands child safety measures The tech giants, which owns social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram as well as WhatsApp, has announced new "age assurance measures" powered by AI, which will use contextual clues from a users' profile along with a "visual analysis" to determine their age.