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

YouTube heard “Merz” but wrote “Merkel.” AI predicts averages, not truth—reminding us that human judgment, not blind trust, ...

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

WIRED found over 100 YouTube channels using AI to create lazy fan-fiction-style videos. Despite being obviously fake, there’s ...

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

YouTube is the latest major platform to use AI in its age verification tools alongside Discord, Roblox and Bluesky.

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

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

The new feature, which uses artificial intelligence, will automatically determine if someone is under 18, according to a post ...

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

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

In September, YouTube announced political ads made with AI must carry disclosures. The new policy unveiled on Tuesday is an expansion of that to any synthetic video that could be mistaken for real.