Meta announces a unified age-check system for Facebook and Instagram, in response to escalating global child safety regulations. Partnering with Singapore's K-ID, the AgeKey technology allows users to verify their age just once for multiple apps, simplifying compliance. Antigone Davis, Meta’s global head of safety, calls AgeKey a “much more user-friendly option.” This initiative comes as Australia introduces strict laws, with violations leading to fines up to $49.5 million, setting a global precedent.