YouTube Implements AI-Based Age Verification in the U.S.

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YouTube will use AI to verify whether a user is over or under 18 in the US, starting August 15th.

Using signals such as the types of videos users search for, the categories of videos watched, and account longevity, YouTube will automatically apply age-appropriate restrictions, disable personalized ads, and enable digital well-being tools if a user is identified as under 18.

These are part of broader efforts to protect younger users from inappropriate content. As a result, YouTube creators with younger audiences could see reduced ad monetization