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flag Australia bans social media for under-16s, using facial age checks to verify users.

flag 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. flag 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. flag It works across genders and skin tones, detects fake images, and flags inconsistent behavior for re-verification. flag Teens without photo IDs may use video checks against government records, with data deleted afterward. flag 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.

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