YouTube Launches New Age Verification System Using Artificial Intelligence

• YouTube is starting to test a new age verification system in the USA.
• The artificial intelligence will determine the age of users based on their activity on the platform.
• Users who are deemed minors will need to confirm their age.

YouTube is beginning the implementation of a new age verification system that utilizes artificial intelligence to identify users' ages. This initiative aims to protect younger users from inappropriate content.

The system, which will launch in the USA, will analyze user activity to determine whether they are underage. If the system detects that a user is a minor, measures will be automatically applied to restrict access to certain content, including limitations on viewing specific content, regulation of recommendations, and a ban on personalized advertising.

Users identified by the system as minors will be required to verify their age by uploading a government-issued ID or a credit card. This process has raised concerns among some users regarding the confidentiality of their personal information.

The company noted that the new system has already demonstrated successful results in other countries. YouTube aims to ensure the safety of young users, taking into account the criticism that social media faces regarding the protection of minors.

This initiative is part of a broader effort that also includes the implementation of similar technologies by other platforms, such as Meta and TikTok, to enhance age verification for users.

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