YouTube has officially launched its AI-based age checks in the US, following the introduction of online age verification checks in the UK, which aim to shield young people from viewing adult content. Since its widespread rollout came into effect, it’s been met with a slew of backlash, and users are furious.

YouTube began rolling out an 'age-estimation model' in the U.S. that uses AI to restrict access to users determined to be under 18 years old.

YouTube will soon be implementing an age-verification process — leadership claims the move is aimed at ensuring minors are subject to appropriate online protections. Just in case a minor misstates their age at the time of sign-up, the AI feature will catch the error and implement safety measures.