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News India Live, Digital Desk: YouTube’s big decision: YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has announced a major and significant change in its policy regarding the safety of children. This change will directly affect live streaming done by minors.
What is the new rule of YouTube?
From July 22, 2024No minor (person under 18 years of age) will not be able to do live streaming alone on YouTube. If a minor wants to do a live stream, it will be mandatory for an adult to be clearly visible on camera.
If YouTube’s system ascertains that a minor is streaming live alone without monitoring an adult, then that live stream will be immediately closed.
What is the main objective of this change?
YouTube has taken this step to create a safe online environment for children and protect them from potential hazards, exploitation and improper content. The company believes that during live streaming children require an additional layer of safety, which can be ensured by the presence of an adult.
How will it work?
YouTube will implement this policy using its automatic edge-verification system and moderators. Whenever a live stream starts, the system will check if the creator is a minor. If a minor is found alone, streaming will be banned.
The main things you should know:
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New rule: Minors cannot do live stream alone.
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Compulsory condition: It is necessary to have an adult with a live stream.
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Date of implementation: this rule July 22, 2024 Will be effective from
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Objective: Increase online security of children.
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Action: Live stream will be stopped if the rule is violated.
It is important to note that this change only Live streaming applies to. There has been no change in the rules for uploading videos already recorded. This policy change of YouTube is considered an important step towards child safety.