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Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.

Google will introduce age assurance technology in Singapore by early 2026, enhancing protections for users under 18 across its platforms.

Google uses machine learning to enhance safety for users under 18 in the US, applying new age-based protections across its platforms automatically.

There’s always a balance to strike between giving kids the freedom to explore the internet and helping guide their experience.