Meta Highlights Instagram Age-Limit Hurdles and Secures Nvidia AI Chip Deal
Mark Zuckerberg testified that Meta finds it very difficult to enforce Instagram's under-13 age limit despite proactive account-identification tools. Nvidia agreed to a multi-year deal to sell millions of its current and future AI chips to Meta Platforms, enhancing the social network's AI infrastructure.
1. Instagram Age-Enforcement Testimony
Mark Zuckerberg was questioned on Meta’s efforts to identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13 on Instagram. He acknowledged the challenge of verifying ages at scale and outlined proactive tools, including automated filters and manual reviews, aimed at flagging underage profiles.
2. Nvidia AI Chip Supply Agreement
Meta signed a multi-year agreement with Nvidia to purchase millions of current and future AI chips. The deal is expected to bolster Meta’s AI capabilities across services like content recommendation, virtual reality and metaverse development by securing a steady hardware supply.