FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026 48° E  /  GLOBAL TECH · SUMMARISED SUBSCRIBE
AI, business, devices, policy — global tech, summarised every 30 minutes.
Policy · 1h ago

Meta launches face-scanning verification for Facebook users

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Meta announced Facebook Verified, a new method for users to prove they are human by submitting a face scan. The feature aims to reduce impersonation and bot accounts on the platform. It is currently rolling out to select regions before a wider release.

Meridian48 take
The move raises privacy concerns as Meta expands biometric data collection, though it may help curb abuse if implemented with strong safeguards.
Read the full reporting
Facebook announces face scanning to confirm you’re a human →
9to5Mac
facebook-verifiedface-scanning
More policy briefs
Go deeper on policy
AllAIStartupsBusinessDevicesPolicySecurityDev ToolsPakistan