Explained | Settlement requires Meta to check young users’ ages: How will that work?

Meta has agreed to improve how it verifies the age of users of its platforms such as Facebook and Instagram as part of ​an $18 billion legal settlement with US states that is aimed at ​curbing children’s use of social media.

Here is a look at what Meta said it will do to ensure that users are as ​old as they say they are, and some of the legal issues that could complicate age checks.

How has Meta determined ages until now?