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Estimate users age based on a selfie image
Capture a selfie of your user and submit to our Facial Age Estimation API. The results are returned via API, with an estimated age.
Our Enterprise grade AgeEstimation API is highly effective and currently estimates the age of users with a MEE of +- 5 years. Better than humans at estimating age over large populations. Biased free estimation.
Submit image as JSON with Base64 encoded image, or as FormData for easy testing direct from the RapidAPI Console.
Why You Need to Care Age estimation/assurance tech is exploding, driven by global regulations (protecting kids online is paramount) and business needs. You'll encounter requirements for:
Age Estimation (AE): Using AI/biometrics (e.g., facial analysis) to guess age. Faster, less friction, but probabilistic. Think MAE (Mean Absolute Error).
Age Verification (AV): Confirming age, usually via ID docs, databases, or digital IDs. Higher assurance, more friction, often legally required for high-risk stuff.
Age Assurance (AA): The umbrella term for both AE and AV. Compliance isn't optional. Fines for getting this wrong (especially under regs like GDPR, DSA, Online Safety Act) are hefty.
USE CASES
USE CASES
Access Gates: Block/allow access based on age for:
Adult Content / Pornography
Gambling / Betting Sites
Social Media (Sign-up, specific features)
Age-Rated Games / Content
E-commerce Checkouts: Verify age before purchase for:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Vapes
Knives, Pharmaceuticals, Lottery
User Onboarding/Profiles:
Enforce platform Minimum Age rules (e.g., 13+ for social).
Enable age-specific features/safety settings (e.g., teen accounts).
Personalization (Handle with Care!):
Adapt UI/UX based on estimated age group.
Filter ad content (crucial for compliance - don't target restricted ads at kids).
Fraud Detection: Cross-reference claimed age with estimated/verified age.
Physical Systems: Integrate into kiosks, self-checkouts, POS for automated/assisted checks.
KEY REGULATORY DRIVERS
KEY REGULATORY DRIVERS
Mandates are multiplying. Key ones impacting your code:
EU:
DSA: Big platforms must protect minors. Age assurance explicitly mentioned as a mitigation measure. Strict rules on ads targeting kids.
AVMSD: Requires measures (inc. AV) to shield minors from harmful media content.
GDPR: Consent rules for processing child data necessitate age checks.
UK:
Online Safety Act: Mandates 'highly effective' age assurance (AV or robust AE) for sites with porn or certain harmful content. Ofcom sets standards. Self-declaration is NOT enough here.
US:
COPPA: Governs data collection for under-13s.
State Laws: Patchwork is growing (CA, UT, LA, etc.) often targeting social media/porn access. Stay updated!
Global Trend: Australia, France, Germany, Ireland (OSMR Act/Code), etc., all tightening rules. Expect more legislation demanding robust AA.
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