Yubo's Implementation of Facial Age Estimation Technology

This document is a technical report detailing Yubo's implementation of facial age estimation technology to enhance user safety and trust among its Gen Z user base. Yubo, a social discovery platform, has adopted Yoti's facial age estimation since 2022, making it the first social app to age-verify 100% of its users. The report outlines the age verification process, which includes users providing their date of birth and taking a live image for comparison. The technology has processed over 290 million age checks, achieving a high success rate in age verification. The report also discusses the importance of age assurance in online safety, highlighting regulatory trends and user feedback indicating increased safety and trust due to these measures. Furthermore, it notes that age verification benefits users of all ages by fostering a safer online environment and reducing the presence of bots and fake accounts. The report concludes with Yubo's commitment to user safety and the positive impact of these initiatives on user engagement.