Google Rolls Out AI Age Verification Across Platforms

Google is planning to implement artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its ability to verify users are under the age of 18.

This initiative aims to enhance compliance with global regulations and strengthen online safety measures for minors.

Key Points

Google’s AI-based system will utilize various cues, such as user interactions and behavior patterns, to make informed predictions about a user’s age.
The model will employ machine learning to analyze multiple data points already associated with the user’s account, such as search history, video categories watched, and account age.
Additionally, Google’s model will incorporate facial technology where users submit age verification images for specific services.
If the model incorrectly an account as being under the age of 18, the user can provide age verification by presenting government-issued ID.
The automation feature will implemented across Google products, including YouTube.
Google has assured users that privacy will remain a top priority, with all data processed securely and in compliance with strict privacy standards.

Google’s initiative to use AI for age determination comes as lawmakers urge online platforms to enhance safety features for children.

In September, Meta introduced a similar feature that employs AI to detect potential age misrepresentation.

Google announced that it launches the AI-based age estimation feature later this year and expand it to more countries over time.

Google is introducing AI to verify users’ ages, aiming to enhance compliance with global regulations and online safety for minors.

The system will analyze user behavior, account data, and facial verification to estimate age.

Users can provide government-issued ID if misclassified.

Google assures privacy compliance and plans to implement this across platforms, including YouTube.