New Age Verification Rules by Google
The age verification system developed by Google is now being implemented not only on YouTube but also in Google Search. This is reported by TechNewsInsights.
Users in the US are noticing pop-up messages on Google Search stating: "Your settings have been changed because we couldn't verify your age." This indicates new usage policies for Google services.
Previously, age restrictions mainly applied to content on YouTube. Now, they may affect a wider range of actions, including image searches and access to specific websites. Google has officially confirmed the expansion of age verification using AI to its services outside of YouTube in the US.
This move has raised concerns among users regarding their privacy. Some are considering switching to alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo or Bing to avoid age verification requirements.
Currently, instances of such notifications in Google Search are rare, aligning with the company's statements about the limited rollout of this new technology. However, users fear this could become a new standard, altering their experience of anonymous searching online.
A similar system on YouTube has already sparked a wave of criticism and calls for a boycott. New restrictions could represent another step in the ongoing debate between user convenience and privacy.
