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'I deleted YouTube’: new AI-powered age verifications for YouTube’s US users spark angry backlash, and other regions could be next
YouTube has officially launched its AI-based age checks in the US, following the introduction of online age verification checks in the UK, which aim to shield young people from viewing adult content. Since its widespread rollout came into effect, it’s been met with a slew of backlash, and users are furious.
YouTube begins rollout on new AI age verification tool
The new feature, which uses artificial intelligence, will automatically determine if someone is under 18, according to a post on YouTube's official blog, dated July 29. It will be first implemented in the U.S. before it's rolled out widely, the social media and video sharing platform said.
Critics have raised concerns about privacy as well as access to the platform for users falsely flagged as underage.
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