Robin Thicke's hit song "Blurred Lines," containing explicit content, receives an update.
YouTube's relaxed explicit content policy has been under the spotlight recently, with the release of the music video for Robin Thicke's new song featuring Pharrell and T.I. The video, available on YouTube, has been criticized for its explicit content, which includes nudity and strong language.
The video, which is NSFW due to its explicit nature, has been a topic of debate, with some viewers expressing excitement about the increased explicitness, while others have voiced their disapproval. The video's content is considered controversial, with some describing it as questionable for YouTube's standards.
The video features three models wearing underwear made from flesh-colored dental floss, and it contains a significant amount of nudity, specifically featuring exposed breasts for a longer period than typically seen on YouTube. This explicit content has sparked controversy and debate, with some viewing it as "artsy," while others see it as a step too far.
YouTube's Advertiser-Friendly Content Policy restricts graphic sexual content, nudity, and hate speech, but allows some mature themes if appropriately age-restricted. To ensure that explicit content is only shown to adult viewers, YouTube is rolling out AI-powered age verification technology starting in 2025 in the US. This technology uses machine learning to infer a user’s age by analyzing their viewing habits and account longevity. Only users verified or inferred to be over 18 can view age-restricted, explicit content.
Despite the controversy, YouTube has allowed the Robin Thicke music video to remain on its platform. Creators must still comply with advertiser guidelines, which prohibit extreme explicitness without proper restrictions, and YouTube can apply age gates or demonetize videos violating its rules.
The debate surrounding the Robin Thicke music video highlights the ongoing discussion about the boundaries of explicit content on YouTube and the role of technology in enforcing age restrictions.
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