Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- James Beser, YouTube's Youth Director of Product Management, explained that the AI will flag suspected underage users even if their profile lists an older age. The system will then deliver content and features suited to their actual age group, regardless of what they claim. Beser added that similar models have already been successfully tested in other regions, helping ensure children have age-appropriate viewing experiences.

If YouTube's AI determines a user is a minor, the platform will notify them and request verification through a credit card, selfie, or government-issued ID. This additional step is intended to confirm a user's real age and prevent circumvention of restrictions. The company believes this layered a...