Instagram will now require all users to provide their age in order to make the iOS app safer for younger users.
Many apps ask for your age. The reason for this is usually various regulations. Now the Facebook subsidiary Instagram has revised its guidelines. According to this, users will now be forced to state their age. Anyone who does not want to do so will be completely excluded from using the service. Instagram originally started asking users for their birthday in 2019. However, it was possible to reject this request.
Instagram age information: What happens if I enter the wrong date of birth?
This means that the date of birth will become mandatory. But what happens if I enter the wrong date of birth? Can Instagram see through the whole thing? There is already an answer for this too. In the event that an incorrect birthday is entered, Instagram is also working on an AI that estimates the age of users based on content such as "Happy Birthday" posts. In theory, the system under development will recognize when a user has entered a higher age than their actual age, which could trigger subsequent verification requests to correct the age.
Facebook subsidiary has already implemented new techniques in the area of child protection measures
So claimed Instagram said the change will allow it to "create new safety features for young people and help ensure we offer the right experiences for the right age group."
In March, Instagram implemented techniques that make it harder for adults to send messages to users under 18 who don't follow them. In addition, a new rule was introduced in July that ensures that new accounts for users under 16 are private by default. Whether the newly announced system will actually help in this way remains to be seen. (Image: Instagram)
