1. Google expanded the Age-Restricted Content and Functionality policy to cover anonymous chat and random chat apps (announced 2026-07-15, deadline 2026-08-26); 2. Anonymous/random chat apps must now implement age gates and restrict content for minors under 18; 3. If your app offers 1-on-1 anonymous matching with strangers, it must comply with age-restricted content requirements; 4. Key requirements: age verification mechanism, content moderation systems, clear reporting channels for inappropriate behavior, and blocking features; 5. Apps that already host user-generated content may need additional filtering for anonymous chat features; 6. The Families Policy and Child Safety Standards were also expanded to prohibit anonymous chat apps from targeting children; 7. Use Google's Self-Certified Content Moderation API to validate your moderation pipeline before the deadline.