Stop Youtube AI

Recent signers:
Matthew Edgell and 16 others have signed recently.

The Issue

On August 13th, YouTube started a AI system that guesses users' ages based on search history, watch history, and timeline of account made. If they guess it wrong, you have to send in government documents, like ID or driver's license, to correct them. They claim it's for "protecting the kids from harmful content" but it seems it's more about control. Besides, don't they know how dangerous it is to be sending your PERSONAL information out to a public platform?

#STOPYoutubeAI

We won't back down unless YouTube decides to stop this stupidity.  

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Recent signers:
Matthew Edgell and 16 others have signed recently.

The Issue

On August 13th, YouTube started a AI system that guesses users' ages based on search history, watch history, and timeline of account made. If they guess it wrong, you have to send in government documents, like ID or driver's license, to correct them. They claim it's for "protecting the kids from harmful content" but it seems it's more about control. Besides, don't they know how dangerous it is to be sending your PERSONAL information out to a public platform?

#STOPYoutubeAI

We won't back down unless YouTube decides to stop this stupidity.  

The Decision Makers

Youtube Board of Directors
Youtube Board of Directors
Google UK
Google UK
Alphabet Inc
Alphabet Inc
Parent Company of Google

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Petition created on August 15, 2025