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Google is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities to include age estimation for a select group of user accounts in the United States. This initiative is designed to detect individuals under the age of 18 and implement appropriate safeguards, including the disabling of personalized ads, restricting content suggestions on YouTube, and preventing access to mature-themed applications within the Google Play Store. Users who believe Google has incorrectly determined their age have the option to verify it using a government-issued identification or a selfie. This development highlights the increasing adoption of age verification technologies by online platforms in response to both regulatory demands and concerns regarding the protection of children online.