What are the consequences of not completing YouTube's ai id verification?

1. Summary of the results

The consequences of not completing YouTube's AI ID verification include restrictions on accounts estimated to be under 18, with limitations such as non-personalized ads, digital wellbeing tools, and limited video recommendations ^[1]. If the system incorrectly estimates a user's age, they can verify their age through government ID, selfie, or credit card ^[1]. However, this has raised concerns about mass surveillance and data control, with users fearing data leaks and storage ^[2]. Some sources suggest that if a user is identified as a minor, they will be opted-in to teen safety measures, including content restrictions ^[3]. Adult users incorrectly identified as minors will have to upload a government ID, credit card, or a selfie to prove their age ^[3].

• Key consequences include:

Restrictions on accounts estimated to be under 18

Limited video recommendations and non-personalized ads

Requirement to verify age through government ID, selfie, or credit card if incorrectly estimated

Concerns about mass surveillance and data control have been raised ^[2]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not provide direct information on the consequences of not completing YouTube's AI ID verification ^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}. However, they offer alternative viewpoints, such as the potential for ID verification to become a tool for algorithmic suppression of underrepresented voices or the unmasking of anonymous creators ^[7]. Additionally, there are concerns about the impact on mental health resources and community for minors ^[7]. The sources also highlight the need for discussion on the trustworthiness of YouTube's systems ^[9].

• Alternative viewpoints include:

Potential for ID verification to become a tool for algorithmic suppression

Concerns about the impact on mental health resources and community for minors

Need for discussion on the trustworthiness of YouTube's systems

**3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement**

The original statement does not provide context on the potential **concerns and backlash** from users regarding YouTube's AI age verification system ^[2]. It also does not mention the **alternative viewpoints** on the potential consequences of not completing the verification process, such as the impact on underrepresented voices or mental health resources ^[7]. The statement may benefit **YouTube** by not highlighting the potential drawbacks of the AI age verification system, while **users and creators** may benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the consequences and concerns surrounding the system ^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}.

Potential beneficiaries of the original statement include:

YouTube, by not highlighting potential drawbacks of the AI age verification system

Potential beneficiaries of a more nuanced understanding of the consequences and concerns include:

• Users and creators, who may be impacted by the AI age verification system ^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}