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YouTube’s age assurance checks start today.
The platform announced earlier this month that it will begin to use AI to detect users under 18 and automatically apply restrictions to their account. If it incorrectly identifies someone as underage, YouTube will ask for the user’s government ID, credit card, or a selfie to verify their age.
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