Instagram has introduced an AI-powered age-verification system for Australian users, months before under-16s are banned from social media.

The system started on Monday, using artificial intelligence to identify users suspected to be younger than 18, and applying "teen account" settings that include protections around who can contact them and the content they see.

From December, Australians younger than 16 will no longer be able to have an account on platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, under the federal government's world-first social media measure.

Platforms will be required to detect affected users and offer ways to seek support and download their information, before deactivating the accounts and taking "reasonable steps" to stop underage Australians

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