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Google is launching a pilot program this year leveraging machine learning to identify minors attempting to bypass age restrictions on YouTube . This new “age estimation model” aims to flag users under 18 and automatically enforce appropriate safety filters . This move coincides with increasing regulatory pressure , specifically as the US Senate debates legislation that could ban pre-teens from social media platforms entirely .

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan first outlined the initiative on Tuesday in a letter detailing the platform’s strategic “bets” for the upcoming year. “We’ll use machine learning in 2025 to help us estimate a user’s age — distinguishing between younger viewers and adults — to help provide the best and most age-appropriate experiences and protections ,” Mohan wrote.
Should the algorithm determine a user is a minor, YouTube will trigger its standard protective measures to ensure an age-appropriate experience. Naturally, the platform already blocks explicit and age-restricted videos for users under 18. These restrictions also encompass Google’s SafeSearch Filter , which, as the name implies, scrubs explicit content from search results.
Google is not the only tech giant exploring algorithmic age verification . Last year, Meta announced it would implement an “adult classifier” tool intended to catch underage Instagram users masquerading as adults.
Screenshots of the Google School Time parental control feature on a Pixel 9 .
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On Wednesday, Google also announced that “School Time” — a feature previously exclusive to the Fitbit Ace LTE and Galaxy Watch for Kids — is expanding to Android phones and tablets . Integrated into the Family Link parental control suite, this tool allows parents to curate which apps and features are accessible during school hours . The goal is to minimize distractions by disabling entertainment apps while keeping educational tools and essential communication lines open .
In a related update, the Android Family Link app will soon empower parents to approve or reject specific contacts on their child’s device — another feature migrating from the Galaxy Watch for Kids. This allows guardians to restrict voice calls and text messages strictly to an approved list. Google indicates this functionality will be released “in the coming months .”
Finally, starting this spring , parents utilizing Google’s control features will be able to enable tap-to-pay on their children’s Android phones, fulfilling a promise made last year. Guardians can approve a specific payment card , manage additional payment methods, and monitor transaction history . Google notes the feature will also support purchases such as gift cards and concert tickets .
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