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YouTube’s AI age check is flagging real adults as kids: 5 key things to know
YouTube’s new AI-powered age verification system is wrongly flagging adult users as minors, forcing them to either submit ID proof or face strict viewing limits. Here’s everything you need to know about the second wave of YouTube’s controversial age-gating rollout.
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YouTube’s AI is flagging real adults as minors
YouTube’s new AI-powered age-check system, meant to protect younger audiences, is now wrongly tagging many adult users as under 18. The issue has become widespread, leaving frustrated users unable to access certain videos—even if they’ve been using YouTube for years.
YouTube’s new AI-powered age-check system, meant to protect younger audiences, is now wrongly tagging many adult users as under 18. The issue has become widespread, leaving frustrated users unable to access certain videos—even if they’ve been using YouTube for years.
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A new wave of restrictions is rolling out
After an initial round earlier this year, YouTube has started a second wave of age verification checks, and it’s reportedly stricter. Many users who weren’t affected before are now seeing prompts asking them to “prove” they’re adults before watching certain videos.
After an initial round earlier this year, YouTube has started a second wave of age verification checks, and it’s reportedly stricter. Many users who weren’t affected before are now seeing prompts asking them to “prove” they’re adults before watching certain videos.
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Users are being asked to upload ID proof
Those who get flagged face a tough choice—either accept limited access to content or share their government ID or credit card details with YouTube to confirm their age. Some users say they’d rather create a new account than hand over personal information.
Those who get flagged face a tough choice—either accept limited access to content or share their government ID or credit card details with YouTube to confirm their age. Some users say they’d rather create a new account than hand over personal information.
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False flags are causing confusion and anger
Users have taken to Reddit to share stories of being wrongly marked as minors. One 21-year-old said their inactive channel was flagged; another noted their account was made when they were born, yet it’s being treated as underage. Many are calling the system “broken.”
Users have taken to Reddit to share stories of being wrongly marked as minors. One 21-year-old said their inactive channel was flagged; another noted their account was made when they were born, yet it’s being treated as underage. Many are calling the system “broken.”
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Restricted accounts face several new limits
Accounts labeled as under 18 now get non-personalized ads, digital wellbeing reminders, and limited video recommendations. These “protections” are meant for teens—but for wrongly flagged adults, it’s just frustrating. Until YouTube fixes its system, many users are stuck in age-check limbo.
Accounts labeled as under 18 now get non-personalized ads, digital wellbeing reminders, and limited video recommendations. These “protections” are meant for teens—but for wrongly flagged adults, it’s just frustrating. Until YouTube fixes its system, many users are stuck in age-check limbo.
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