After seeing Twitter use the feature effectively, YouTube will be doing the same. More input from users is always better, but will there also be intense control and censorship?
YouTube is set to test a new feature that allows users to add notes under videos to correct inaccurate or misleading information, as announced on Monday. This feature is similar to X’s Community Notes program, but many details about its implementation remain unclear.
The new program, which has not yet been officially named, will be rolled out to eligible contributors invited by email or through notifications in their Creator Studio portal. Only creators with active channels in good standing will be invited to participate. According to YouTube, “Viewers in the U.S. will start to see notes on videos in the coming weeks and months.”
⭕ Breaking: YouTube to launch experimental Community Notes feature to combat misinformation.
The pilot will start with English-language videos in the U.S., inviting eligible contributors to add corrective notes.
Expect to see these changes soon. #YouTube #Misinformation… pic.twitter.com/125WBdtcka
— thehardnewsdaily (@TheHardNewsD) June 18, 2024
During the initial pilot phase, third-party evaluators will assess the helpfulness of these notes, which will aid in training YouTube’s systems. These evaluators are the same individuals who provide feedback on YouTube’s search results and recommendations. As the pilot progresses, YouTube plans to have contributors rate the notes themselves to ensure a more community-driven evaluation process.
YouTube emphasized that this initiative is still in the experimental stage and acknowledged that there will be challenges to overcome. “The pilot will be available on mobile in the U.S. and in English to start,” YouTube said in its blog post “Throughout this test stage, we assume that there will be mistakes—notes that aren’t exactly right for the video, or possibly inaccurate information—and that’s part of how we’ll gain from the research.”
▶️ YouTube ✅ EXCLUSIVE 🤩
New Experimental Feature “NOTES”🗒
◾Allow viewers to add “Notes” to provide more context and information under videos.
◾If it sounds familiar, it’s because it’s similar to Community Notes on 𝕏 (Twitter).#YouTube #𝕏 #Twitter #Notes pic.twitter.com/sDAXp5caJG— Rohan Keshri (@rohankeshri72) June 18, 2024
The concept of allowing users to correct information on videos is promising, especially in combating misinformation. However, YouTube’s approach to this feature highlights the importance of careful implementation and ongoing adjustments. The involvement of third-party evaluators in the initial stages aims to ensure a level of objectivity and reliability in the notes being added.
The success of this feature will depend heavily on the accuracy and relevance of the notes provided by users. YouTube’s commitment to refining the system through feedback from both third-party evaluators and community contributors is crucial. By allowing contributors to rate the notes, YouTube aims to foster a more accurate and trustworthy platform.
YouTube版Community Note
Testing new ways to offer viewers more context and information on videos – YouTube Blog
We are testing an experimental feature to allow people to add notes to provide relevant, timely, and easy-to-understand context on videos.https://t.co/OT031VRpMk
— ˡᵉⁿʲⁱᵛᵃᶜ (@D4ofR) June 17, 2024
This new feature represents YouTube’s ongoing efforts to enhance content quality and reliability on its platform. By addressing misinformation directly through user engagement, YouTube is taking a proactive stance in maintaining the integrity of the information shared on its site. The experimental nature of this rollout indicates YouTube’s willingness to adapt and improve based on real-world usage and feedback.
key Points:
i. New Feature Testing: YouTube will test a feature allowing users to add notes under videos to correct inaccurate or misleading information, similar to X’s Community Notes program.
ii. Selective Rollout: The feature will be rolled out to eligible contributors invited via email or notifications in their Creator Studio portal, initially available to creators with active channels in good standing.
iii. Pilot Phase: Viewers in the U.S. will start seeing notes in the coming weeks, with third-party evaluators rating the helpfulness of notes to train YouTube’s systems. Eventually, contributors themselves will rate the notes.
iv. Experimental Stage: YouTube acknowledges potential issues during the test phase, including mismatched or incorrect notes, emphasizing the feature is still experimental and will evolve based on feedback.
v. Availability and Feedback: The pilot will initially be available on mobile in the U.S. and in English, with YouTube committed to refining the feature through real-world use and feedback from both evaluators and community contributors.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
