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Australia bans social media for under-16s, using facial age checks to verify users.
Australia has implemented a social media ban for teens under 16, requiring platforms to verify users are 16 or older using facial age estimation technology like Yoti’s.
The system analyzes a live selfie in under a second, estimates age within one year, and sends only a pass or fail without storing facial data or identifying users.
It works across genders and skin tones, detects fake images, and flags inconsistent behavior for re-verification.
Teens without photo IDs may use video checks against government records, with data deleted afterward.
However, the system can be bypassed if minors use a parent’s face, and risks remain from fake IDs, weak platform enforcement, and unequal access, particularly for younger users lacking proper documentation.
Australia prohíbe las redes sociales para menores de 16 años, usando comprobaciones faciales de edad para verificar a los usuarios.