Face detection for user-generated content

Count faces, estimate age, and detect gender in user-generated images, each with confidence scores. Lasso's pipeline applies your platform rules and uses context-aware AI to handle edge cases.

  • Group photo as profile picture

    Four faces detected where platform rules require exactly one.

    Group selfie at rooftop bar with four faces detected — dating platform requires one face
    Face 1
    Face 2
    Face 3
    Face 4
  • Age estimation flags potential minor

    Face detection estimates age range 14–16 on a platform requiring 18+.

    Teenager mirror selfie with age range estimated at 14 to 16 by Lasso face detection
    Age: 14–16 · 89%
  • Face obstructed by sunglasses

    Platform requires full face visible — AI Moderator flags the obstruction.

    Woman wearing sunglasses in dating profile photo flagged by Lasso context-aware face detection
    Sunglasses
  • No human face detected

    Pet photo uploaded as profile picture — face count returns zero.

    Golden retriever on beach uploaded as dating profile — no human face detected by Lasso
    Faces: 0

Face detection: four layers from scan to moderation decision

1ML detection

Image enters the pipeline. ML layer detects faces, counts them, estimates age range and gender.

Returns confidence scores. Sub-200 milliseconds.

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Group selfie with four faces detected
Face 1
Face 2
Face 3
Face 4
Face Detection
4 faces detected
Face count
4 facesmultiple
Age range
22–28 yearsadult
Gender
2 male, 2 femalemixed
Detection confidence94%
180msReal-time
2Custom rules

Your rules applied to face detection data.

Dating: require exactly 1 face, confidence above 80%. Adult: flag any face estimated under 18. Marketplace: require face in seller profile photo.

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Layer 1 Output
1Face count: 4
2Age range: 22–28
3Gender: detected
Custom Rules
BlockProfile photo validation
Face count must equal 1
Face confidence above 80%
Age range 18 or older
Face must be present
Blocked
Multiple faces in profile photo
Rule #12
3AI Moderator

Context-aware moderation handles what rules cannot check.

Is the full face visible? Are they wearing sunglasses? Is this a live photo or someone holding up a screen? AI Moderator checks whatever your platform requires.

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Dating profile photo with sunglasses obstruction
Face obstruction detected
AI Moderator
Analyzing
Face detected
1 face, female, age 25–30
Visibility check
Eyes not visible — sunglasses obstruct
Policy match
Full face required for dating profiles
Assessment
Obstruction violation — confidence 74%
Flagged for review
Confidence below threshold
74%
4Human review

Edge cases reach your team with full context.

The flagged photo, face detection data, AI Moderator assessment, confidence scores. Their decision feeds back. Accuracy improves over time.

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Queued for review
AI Moderator reasoning
Face detected but eyes obscured by sunglasses. Platform requires full face visibility.
Human Review1 of 2
Face data
1 face · Female · Age 25–30
AI assessment
Obstruction: sunglasses — may be prescription lenses
Confidence
Confidence74%
Below auto-action threshold (90%)
This decision will train the AI for future similar content

Detection capabilities for face detection.

Detect whether a face is present in an uploaded image. Returns face count with bounding box coordinates and confidence score per face. Profile enforcement starts with counting.

Uploaded Photos
1 face
3 faces
2 faces
0 faces
Detection Results
photo_001.jpg
1 face · 98.2%
✓ Pass
photo_002.jpg
3 faces · 96.7%
✓ Pass
photo_003.jpg
2 faces · 97.1%
✓ Pass
photo_004.jpg
0 faces
⚠ No face
Faces Detected
6faces

Estimate apparent age range from facial features. Returns a range (e.g., 14 to 16, 25 to 30) with a confidence score. Use it for minor protection, age-gating, and compliance with DSA, OSA, and COPPA.

Enforce any face requirement with context-aware moderation. Full face visible. No sunglasses. No masks. Liveness verification. Describe what your platform needs, and the AI Moderator enforces it on every upload.

Uploaded Photos
1 face
3 faces
2 faces
0 faces
Detection Results
photo_001.jpg
1 face · 98.2%
✓ Pass
photo_002.jpg
3 faces · 96.7%
✓ Pass
photo_003.jpg
2 faces · 97.1%
✓ Pass
photo_004.jpg
0 faces
⚠ No face
Faces Detected
6faces

Lasso: next-gen AI content moderation

99%

On autopilot

Face detection runs in the four-layer pipeline. From ML scan to human review, 99% of decisions are automated.

Not just an API. A complete moderation platform.

Face detection includes detection, rule enforcement, context-aware AI, human review workflows, and a feedback loop. All competitors offer API-only.

Moderation partner, not a tool.

We help you configure face detection rules, optimize thresholds, and handle edge cases. Not just documentation and a support ticket.

★★★★★
4.9

Highest rated in content moderation.

Every platform has different face requirements. Lasso enforces them.

Dating platform profile photo validation
Dating
Dating

Profile validation for dating platforms

  • Face detection requires exactly one face. Group shots rejected automatically.
  • Age estimation flags potential minors. Confidence scores determine next steps.
  • Context-aware moderation enforces clear, unobstructed face visibility.
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Adult platform age verification workflow
Adult Entertainment
Adult Entertainment

Age verification for adult platforms

  • Face detection on every upload. Age range estimated with confidence scores.
  • Content from users estimated under 18 blocked automatically.
  • Supports DSA and OSA compliance requirements.
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Marketplace seller profile verification
Marketplaces
Marketplaces

Seller profile verification for trust

  • Face detection requires a real face in every seller profile photo.
  • Age estimation supports age-restricted categories.
  • Context-aware moderation validates photo quality.
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FAQs

Face detection, answered

Face detection returns: face count (how many faces), bounding box coordinates per face, estimated age range with confidence score, estimated gender with confidence score. Available via API and in the moderation dashboard.

Age estimation returns a range, not a single number. A wider range indicates lower confidence. Platforms set their own confidence thresholds.

Context-aware moderation can check any visual face requirement: full face visible, no sunglasses, no masks or coverings, no heavy filters or effects, liveness (real person vs photo of a photo), proper face angle and framing. Describe what your platform needs. The AI Moderator enforces it.

Face detection supports compliance through age estimation. DSA requires platforms to protect minors from harmful content. OSA requires age assurance for adult platforms. COPPA protects children under 13. Lasso's age estimation flags potential minors based on facial features, routing them to additional verification.

Dating platforms use face detection for profile validation (one clear face, no sunglasses, no group photos) and age estimation for safety. Adult entertainment platforms use age estimation for DSA and OSA compliance. Marketplaces use face detection for seller profile verification and trust.

See what face detection catches in your users' uploads

Profile validation, age estimation, and context-aware enforcement — all in one pipeline. Book a demo to see it live.

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