First Discord. Now Google and YouTube.

Apparently age verification now means using your search history, YouTube watch history, online activity and social graph to estimate your age.

And if AI age estimation gets it wrong?

You may need to verify with a government ID or face scan.
Google is now using Canadians' search and YouTube history to estimate whether they're under 18

Those identified as minors will get bedtime reminders and blocked access to adult apps

Sep 24, 2026 · 2:23 PM UTC

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@ethstatus No, actually i don't, anonymous speech is a protected 1st amendment right, colluding with the government to restrict that speech is a crime.
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