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Not just YouTube: Google is using AI to guess your age based on your activity - everywhere


The new AI-powered age verification system will seemingly apply to multiple Google products and services.

A day after announcing AI-powered age verification on YouTube, which we explained in more detail yesterday, Google is launching it on a larger scale, and again it's on you to sort out any problems if AI guesses wrong. In a post announcing"a safer online experience for US kids and teens," Google says it's introducing new technology to distinguish between older and younger users. If AI guesses wrong and falsely flags you as under 18, you'll need to upload a credit card or government ID, or take a selfie to restore your account.

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