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.

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

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 ...

YouTube rolled out an AI age verification function on Wednesday that will automatically restrict content for users ...

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

YouTube has an AI slop problem, with both the main site and the booming Shorts section filling up with low-effort crap shoveled in front of viewers by the millions. New policies are trying to ...