YouTube launches a new age-verification system in the U.S. utilizing artificial intelligence to assess viewer age based on video consumption patterns. Initially limited to a small audience, the system evaluates logged-in users regardless of their entered birth dates. If flagged as under 18, users face restrictions on content and tailored ads. James Beser, YouTube’s director of product management, stated, “We’re proud to... deliver safety protections while preserving teen privacy,” addressing growing political pressure for age verification.