YouTube tightens gun video policies to protect underage users, restricting certain firearm content to users 18 and older.

YouTube is tightening its gun video policies to protect underage users, prohibiting content demonstrating firearm safety device removal and restricting videos on homemade guns, automatic weapons, and certain firearm accessories to users 18 and older. These changes, effective June 18, follow calls from gun safety advocates for the platform to prevent such content from reaching young audiences. Critics argue that enforcing these policies will be key to their success.

June 05, 2024
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