Starting today, YouTube is cracking down on age verification like a T-Rex at a children’s birthday party. If you thought the comments section was wild, wait until you see the hoops they want underage users to jump through! The video giant is using AI to detect users under the age of 18 and applying nifty little restrictions to their accounts (sorry kids, no more binge-watching cat videos in peace).
But here’s where it gets juicy: if YouTube mistakenly marks you as a minor, don’t worry! They’ll casually ask for your government ID, credit card, or a selfie to prove you’re not still wetting the bed. Nothing says ‘you’re an adult’ like having to show your ID to the platform that thinks ‘Fortnite’ is a documentary.
So, what do you think? Is this a bold move to protect youngsters, or a massive overreach that puts way too much faith in machines? Let the debates begin!
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