Regula Introduces AI-Powered Age and Gender Estimation Technology
Published: 11 Mar 2026
Author: Precedence Research
Regula, a global leader in identity verification and forensic technology, has announced an upgrade to its Document Reader SDK with the addition of biometric age and gender estimation. This new feature enables the software to evaluate the face depicted on the ID document. The age is then compared with the date of birth indicated on the ID document, and any discrepancies, such as altered information or an individual trying to use someone else’s identity, are detected and reported. This new upgrade offers an additional AI-powered verification tool to the traditional means of verifying documents, making the process more accurate and efficient.
Improved Accuracy and Fraud Prevention
The previous version of Regula’s Document Reader SDK was focused on verifying the true nature of documents using information from the MRZ, barcode, hologram and RFID chip. The new age and gender estimation feature introduces a new dimension to document verification, which can prove to be extremely helpful in preventing fraudulent use of genuine documents. This system can suggest a range of ages rather than a specific age, which would help to improve the accuracy of prediction. This new feature would not only reduce the need for manual inspection but also make the process faster.
The global AI age detector software market size was calculated at USD 2.15 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 2.48 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 8.87 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 15.24% from 2026 to 2035 as demand grows for age verification in online platforms, preventing fraud in digital onboarding and meeting stringent regulatory requirement for age-restricted content.
Industry Impact and Market Positioning
The gaming, e-commerce, healthcare and financial sectors need AI-based verification tools to ensure the security of their systems and compliance with legal regulations. Regula’s SDK, which covers thousands of document types worldwide, is now more comprehensive with the incorporation of traditional document security and AI-based biometric intelligence. This update positions Regula better in the identity verification sector while also responding to the need for age and gender estimation within the industry. This will ensure that businesses make better decisions and reduce operational risks, while also ensuring the security of their users and the trust they need in the online world.
A recent report by Precedence Research highlights that the AI age detector software market is benefiting from the enhancement in AI and computer vision technologies and the increasing adoption of biometric verification tools.