How does YouTube Premium handle age restrictions on content?

YouTube Premium does not alter or bypass age restrictions on content. Age restrictions are enforced based on the content's classification and YouTube's community guidelines, and these restrictions apply to all users regardless of their subscription status. Here's how age restrictions are handled:

1. **Enforcement of Age Restrictions:** Content that is age-restricted due to explicit material or other sensitive topics will require users to sign in and confirm their age to view it. This applies to both YouTube Premium and non-Premium users.

2. **YouTube Kids:** For younger viewers, YouTube Premium does not change the age restrictions applied to content. However, parents can use YouTube Kids to control and restrict the content accessible to younger users more effectively.

3. **Content Restrictions:** Premium subscribers will still encounter age restrictions if they attempt to view content that has been marked as unsuitable for younger audiences or if it's restricted due to geographical limitations.

4. **Account and Parental Controls:** While YouTube Premium itself doesn't change age restriction settings, parental controls and account settings (like Restricted Mode) can help filter content based on age and suitability.

Overall, while YouTube Premium offers benefits like ad-free viewing and offline playback, it does not bypass or modify the age restrictions applied to content on the platform.