PHOENIX — Starting Wednesday, YouTube will use artificial intelligence to test how old you are.

The online video platform is rolling out a new program to see if an adult or minor is using an account.

To start out, the program will only affect a small group of YouTube accounts. There are no details about who it will impact, so there’s really no way of knowing if you’re being tested by AI.

A lot is unknown at this time, and digital advocates are skeptical.

But, here's how it will work.

According to YouTube , AI will analyze the videos you watch, and how long you’ve been using your account. The program will use those factors to determine your age, regardless of the birth date you entered when making a channel.

If the system believes someone is under 18, they’ll put age controls and res

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