Facebook introduces free 'human verification'... one selfie is enough

Facebook has launched Facebook Verified, a free selfie-based verification tool that confirms a user is human.

Unlike government ID checks, the feature uses a selfie and adds a verification badge after successful review.

The move is meant to address rising concerns about AI-driven bot accounts and make verification easier for users.

It signals that a person is real, but it does not guarantee trustworthiness or protect an account from abuse.