Starting August 13, 2025, YouTube will implement an AI-driven age verification system that automatically classifies users as minors based on their behavior—regardless of their actual age. This system will restrict access to content, disable personalized features, and compel users to upload sensitive documents, such as government-issued IDs or biometric selfies, to verify their age.

This isn’t just censorship—it’s a privacy disaster waiting to happen.

By centralizing vast amounts of personal data, YouTube is creating a goldmine for hackers. Facial scans, ID numbers, and financial information will be stored in systems vulnerable to breaches, leaks, and exploitation. Cybercriminals will have a field day, and everyday users will pay the price.

This policy is invasive, discriminatory, and sets a dangerous precedent for digital surveillance. It punishes users with censorship and limited access based on opaque algorithms, while placing an undue burden on individuals to surrender personal data simply to enjoy basic internet freedoms.

This violates the fundamental right to privacy and the principles of free expression protected under the First Amendment. It also contradicts the intent of President Trump’s recent executive order banning federal censorship, which affirms the public’s right to access information without undue interference or surveillance. Whether or not the government directly pressured YouTube, this policy reflects a broader trend of coercive content control and erosion of civil liberties.

We demand:

• An immediate halt to YouTube’s AI age classification system
• Transparent criteria for content restrictions
• A federal investigation into potential violations of free speech and privacy rights

Sign this petition to stand up for digital freedom, transparency, and the right to access information without surveillance or censorship.