YouTube Will Start Guessing Your Age

YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform, has announced that it will start guessing users' ages in an effort to improve content moderation and ensure appropriate content is shown to viewers. The new feature, which is currently being tested, will use machine learning algorithms to estimate a user's age based on their viewing behavior and interactions on the platform. This information will then be used to apply age restrictions and tailor the content recommended to each user. The move is part of YouTube's broader efforts to provide a safer and more age-appropriate experience for its diverse user base, which includes children, teenagers, and adults. By automatically detecting users' ages, the platform aims to better enforce its policies and protect younger viewers from potentially inappropriate content. The implementation of this feature has raised concerns about privacy and the accuracy of the age-guessing technology. YouTube has assured users that the process will be done in a privacy-conscious manner and that users will have the ability to provide their actual age if they prefer.