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YouTube Pilots Community Notes to Curb Misinformation

The new feature allows selected users to add context and corrections to videos, starting with a limited rollout in the US.

  • YouTube's Community Notes feature is inspired by Twitter's similar initiative to combat misinformation.
  • The pilot program invites a select group of users to write and rate notes for video content.
  • Third-party evaluators will initially assess the helpfulness of submitted notes.
  • The feature is currently available on mobile devices in English within the US.
  • YouTube plans to expand the program based on user feedback and note effectiveness.
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