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YouTube is rolling out a new AI system that will determine whether users are 18 or not and to let users verify their age if it gets wrong by uploading a government ID, taking a verification selfie, or uploading a credit card

August 11, 2025 //  by Finnovate

Youtube is rolling out a new AI system that will determine whether users are 18 or not, and it’s being put in place next week. One of the main reasons some users are heavily concerned about the new age verification system comes down to the method of determination. The content wall is still set at 18, but instead of self-reporting, users won’t have a say in how old Google’s AI model thinks they are. YouTube’s AI will likely be pretty good at guessing based on a few factors, but it’s not going to be 100% accurate. That’s where users are getting worried. If YouTube determines you’re under 18, whether that’s true or not, there will be a few changes made to the account. First, personalized ads will be turned off. This is likely one of the driving factors for the new system, as selling personalized ads for minors isn’t allowed in many regions. As most minors lie about their age on YouTube, the company could face legal trouble if it were found to be doing so. YouTube is going a step further past the legal protections, noting that digital wellbeing tool will be enabled by default. That includes “take a break” messages and bedtime reminders. The app will also warn users about privacy concerns when they comment or upload a video. Users could verify their age via other means if the AI model deemed them to be underage. That includes uploading a government ID, taking a verification selfie, or uploading a credit card. The latter option seems to be the least invasive, and most users are accustomed to linking their cards to just about any online service that asks. The former, however, are two very controversial options, and users with security concerns would like to avoid these options if possible. In reality, your options come down to letting the AI determine your age, and if it’s wrong, verifying via a method you deem acceptable. If those options aren’t reasonable to you, YouTube doesn’t seem to offer any other verification methods.

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