YouTube has decided not to age-gate videos featuring the game Balatro, despite the developer’s request. The developer had previously asked for the videos to be restricted to users over 18 years old due to mature content. However, YouTube stated that their current policies do not allow for age-gating specific videos and that they rely on users to self-report any potentially inappropriate content. The decision has sparked debate over the responsibility of platforms like YouTube to regulate mature content, especially when it comes to video games.
Original Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/645257/youtube-balatro-univeristy-videos-age-gated-localthunk
