YouTube will begin testing an artificial intelligence-powered age-verification system in the United States on Wednesday, aiming to better distinguish between adults and minors based on the kinds of videos they watch.

The trial will initially affect only a small portion of the platform’s U.S. audience, but it could expand if the technology proves as accurate as it has in other countries. The feature will only work for viewers logged into their accounts and will make assessments regardless of the birth date listed when signing up.

If flagged as under 18, users will face existing safeguards designed to protect minors, including blocked access to certain videos, privacy warnings, limited recommendations, and reminders to take breaks from the screen.

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