{"id":48681,"date":"2025-07-30T20:05:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/youtube-expands-ai-powered-protections-for-teen-users-in-us"},"modified":"2025-07-30T20:31:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:31:15","slug":"youtube-expands-ai-powered-protections-for-teen-users-in-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/youtube-expands-ai-powered-protections-for-teen-users-in-us","title":{"rendered":"YouTube expands AI-powered protections for teen users in US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>YouTube has announced on Tuesday that it will begin rolling out a machine learning-based age estimation system in the US over the coming weeks, aiming to provide more tailored protections for teen users.<\/p>\n<p>The new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will assess user behavior, including video categories, search patterns, and account longevity, to infer whether a user is under 18, regardless of the birthdate listed on the account, according to a blog post by the company.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When the system identifies a teen user, we\u2019ll automatically apply our age-appropriate experiences and protections,&#8221; YouTube stated, listing features such as the disabling of personalized ads, activation of digital wellbeing tools, and safeguards against repetitive content recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>If users are incorrectly classified as underage, they will be able to verify their age through official documentation or a credit card.<\/p>\n<p>The new system, which builds on YouTube\u2019s earlier initiatives like YouTube Kids and supervised accounts, has already been used in other unspecified markets.<\/p>\n<p>The company said it would closely monitor its rollout in the US before expanding it further.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019re proud to again be at the forefront of introducing technology that allows us to deliver safety protections while preserving teen privacy,&#8221; YouTube stated.<\/p>\n<p>Only users who are inferred or verified to be over 18 will be permitted to access age-restricted content deemed inappropriate for younger audiences.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube confirmed it will collaborate with content creators and monitor user experience throughout the rollout process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eritrea<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. 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