YouTube’s Age Verification System Incorrectly Categorizes Adults as Minors

YouTube's Age Verification System Incorrectly Categorizes Adults as Minors

YouTube’s Age Verification System Incorrectly Categorizes Adults as Minors

The system designed for assistance is faltering (once more).

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Essential information

  • YouTube’s recent age verification initiative is incorrectly identifying some adult users as minors.
  • Numerous Reddit users have reported being misidentified, prompting YouTube to request them to reconfirm their age.
  • The AI-driven verification mechanism appears to be inconsistent even though it aims to safeguard minors and comply with regulations.
  • <li.Users affected can verify their age manually using an ID, credit card, or a selfie.

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YouTube has commenced the rollout of age verification for users in certain areas. Nevertheless, the system appears to be malfunctioning for some individuals, erroneously marking some adults as children.

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