Facial Age Estimation: A Research Roadmap for Technological and Legal Development and Deployment

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.22401v1
• Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 14:28:31 GMT
• Title: Facial Age Estimation: A Research Roadmap for Technological and Legal Development and Deployment
• Authors: Richard Guest, Eva Lievens, Martin Sas, Elena Botoeva, Temitope Adeyemo, Valerie Verdoodt, Elora Fernandes, Chris Allgrove,
• Abstract summary: Automated facial age assessment systems operate in either estimation mode - predicting age based on facial traits, or verification mode - confirming a claimed age.<n>These systems support access control to age-restricted goods, services, and content, and can be used in areas like e-commerce, social media, forensics, and refugee support.<n>This white paper reviews the current challenges in deploying such systems, outlines the relevant legal and regulatory landscape, and explores future research for fair, robust, and ethical age estimation technologies.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Automated facial age assessment systems operate in either estimation mode - predicting age based on facial traits, or verification mode - confirming a claimed age. These systems support access control to age-restricted goods, services, and content, and can be used in areas like e-commerce, social media, forensics, and refugee support. They may also personalise services in healthcare, finance, and advertising. While improving technological accuracy is essential, deployment must consider legal, ethical, sociological, alongside technological factors. This white paper reviews the current challenges in deploying such systems, outlines the relevant legal and regulatory landscape, and explores future research for fair, robust, and ethical age estimation technologies.

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