YouTube has started using AI in the U.S. to identify users under 18, applying age-based restrictions even if users lie about their age. The move aims to strengthen online safety for minors—but it raises major concerns over privacy and accuracy.
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Australia Bans Social Media Accounts for Under-16s, Including YouTube, from December 2025
Starting December 10, the Australian government will ban children under 16 from holding accounts on YouTube, reversing its earlier exemption of the platform. Platforms that fail to comply face penalties of up to AU$50 million as part of a global-first effort to safeguard young users online.
