YouTube will begin guessing users’ ages using artificial intelligence on Wednesday, as part of an effort to prevent kids from accessing inappropriate content online.

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YouTube began rolling out an 'age-estimation model' in the U.S. that uses AI to restrict access to users determined to be ...

YouTube accounts identified as belonging to minors will receive additional protections, such as the blocking of ...

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Critics have raised concerns about privacy as well as access to the platform for users falsely flagged as underage.

YouTube's new AI age verification, launched in the U.S. in August, replaces the old birthday-entry system with machine ...

If the technology incorrectly estimates a user to be under 18, they can verify with a credit card or a government ID. YouTube ...

Adult YouTube users flagged as under 18 can appeal by proving their age via ID, payment card, or facial image. This appeal ...

YouTube's AI age verification could significantly expand protections for teens, aligning the platform with mounting ...

YouTube is officially rolling out its AI-assisted age verification next week to catch users who lie about their age. YouTube ...