YouTube is using AI to verify your age now - and if it's wrong, that's on you to fix

YouTube has implemented a new AI-based age verification system to ensure users are old enough to view certain content. The system uses machine learning algorithms to estimate users' ages based on their appearance in profile pictures or video footage. However, if the AI incorrectly assesses a user's age, the burden falls on the user to rectify the issue. YouTube states that if the AI falsely identifies a user as underage, the user must provide additional proof of their actual age to have the restrictions lifted. This policy shift has raised concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the AI-driven age verification process. The article highlights the potential for errors in the AI system and the challenges users may face in correcting such mistakes. It emphasizes the importance of transparent and accountable age verification processes, especially when they rely on automated decision-making tools that can have significant impacts on users' experiences and access to content on the platform.