YouTube users under 18 will be able to identify by using AI age estimation. Starting August 13thYouTube can detect users who are underage in the US, by analyzing their activities and their age. This allows the platform to apply automatic restrictions.
YouTube offers the same age restrictions, ads that do not personalize, and other protections for accounts under 18 years old. “take a break” notificationsThe i and the a limit on repeated video recommendations Talk about topics that are sensitive, like body image. When users post a video, or make a comment on the platform, they will automatically be reminded about their privacy.
YouTube will inform users if they’re under 18. If the platform is incorrect, however, they can confirm their age with a government issued ID, a self-portrait, or a credit/debit card. Platform notes that certain creators might not comply. “experience a shift in their audience categorized as teens,” Minors will not be shown customized ads, which could result in less revenue.
“Over the next few weeks, we’ll begin to roll out machine learning to a small set of users in the US to estimate their age, so that teens are treated as teens and adults as adults,” James Beser was YouTube’s product manager. writes in a post explaining the change. Beser also adds YouTube will “closely monitor” Before rolling out the new update to other countries.
