YouTube is testing thumbnail blurring for videos with sensitive content
The YouTube platform is testing an innovation that will blur preview images for videos with potentially sensitive content in search results. The feature is focused on protecting users from unwanted visual content that, despite complying with community rules, may be perceived as inappropriate.
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According to YouTube, users in the test will be able to see video titles, descriptions and channel names, with the thumbnails themselves hidden by a blurred image. Test participants will also be able to turn off the blurring if they deem it necessary.
The innovation is reminiscent of Google's Safe Search, which allows you to hide or blur explicit images while leaving text readable. This decision emphasises the company's desire to make the platform safer and more comfortable for all categories of users. At the moment, the feature is available to a limited number of test participants to evaluate its effectiveness.
Source: YouTube
