YOUTUBE is working out whether you're an adult or child based on the videos you watch.

It's part of a new test that uses AI to verify the ages of users on the app.

The trial is only in the US for now, and only affects a small number of users.

But it could roll out more widely on the Google-owned video app if it's successful.

It'll work by scanning your activity on YouTube to see if you're likely to be an adult or not.

"We will use AI to interpret a variety of signals that help us to determine whether a user is over or under 18," said Google 's James Beser, who runs product management at YouTube.

"These signals include the types of videos a user is searching for, the categories of videos they have watched, or the longevity of the account."

If the system thinks that you're an ad

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