The tool will determine a user’s age based on the types of videos they’ve watched, the categories of those videos and how long the user has had their YouTube account, regardless of the birthdate that’s associated with it. In a statement, YouTube said the feature’s purpose is to protect children from harmful content.

YouTube is introducing age-detection technology to identify teens on the platform in the U.S. and apply protections.

YouTube will use AI-powered age estimation starting August 13 to detect underage users in the US and apply teen-specific protections.

YouTube is rolling out new artificial intelligence tools to estimate whether users are under 18—based on their activity and the age of their account. Starting August 13, accounts flagged as likely belonging to minors will receive the same protections already offered to users who voluntarily declare themselves under 18.

If kids are lying about their age, YouTube will know about it. Or at least will try its best to find out. The streaming service announced Tuesday it's rolling out age-estimation technology that will use various data to determine if someone is under the age of 18,

Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube will soon begin using artificial intelligence to determine whether viewers in the US are under the age of 18, following increased pressure on the biggest tech companies to strengthen online safety for children.