Invited users are now revealing the latest feature under testing on YouTube, and it is its version of "Community Notes" that would help keep users guided and prevent the spreading of misinformation about the platform. However, it would not be called that, but it is similar as to what the social media giant, previously known as Twitter, introduced to its users on the platform.
This new focus of YouTube is looking to bring this fact-checking feature that will help users avoid misleading information, but also offer additional information about subjects or topics.
YouTube 'Community Notes' Feature Now Under Testing
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Social media users on X have shared the latest invite from Google and YouTube to be part of the testing of its version of the 'Community Notes,' best known for being introduced by Twitter. It was revealed that users would play a massive role in adding helpful information, context, and other types of notes that would allow a well-informed community on YouTube.
In the screenshot, it was shown that YouTube's new feature would appear below the title card of the video, also under its view counter and date of posting.
This is under testing for now, and there is yet no name for this new feature from YouTube, or if it will arrive in the future after this trial rollout.
There are similarities to YouTube's new feature under testing to X's Community Notes, especially with its format ofYouTube users able to add context or information that would help clarify several things on its content. Based on the screenshot, YouTube would also publish the note if it is "rated as helpful," possibly by other users.
Moreover, users may also include timestamps that would direct others to specific parts of the video, offering better context and help.
X's Community Notes and YouTube
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Back when Twitter was still called its original name, the management under its new owner, Elon Musk, introduced a fact-checking feature that helps keep people informed properly on the app. This was called the Community Notes which also helps in providing additional information or context regarding a subject matter, with this being a collaborative effort for X and its community.
Over the past years, and similar to many social networking platforms, YouTube has seen its fair share of complaints from users, analysts, and fact-checkers for the rise of misinformation on the platform.
Since then, Google's video streaming platform has introduced a number of Community Guidelines updates that would help mitigate the spread of fake news, as well as deceptive generative AI-made content.
X's Community Notes has helped in verifying information for users, as well as getting context regarding a topic that they may have limited knowledge about, keeping the public in the loop and well-informed. Now, the same experience is possibly coming to YouTube with the latest test of its version of Community Notes, soon to help those who prefer more of Google's streaming platform.
