YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for 'mature content'
Briefly

YouTube has launched an experimental feature that blurs thumbnails in search results related to sexual themes, currently testing its effectiveness on a small user group. Unlike SafeSearch, this feature does not filter out search results but aims to prevent younger audiences from encountering potentially inappropriate content immediately. The blurred thumbnails will not obscure the video's title, channel name, or description, and users can choose to unblur the thumbnails. This initiative is part of YouTube's commitment to providing safer browsing experiences while adhering to the platform’s Community Guidelines.
YouTube's new experimental feature aims to enhance safety by blurring thumbnails in search results associated with sexual themes, while keeping video titles and descriptions visible.
This feature is a limited test roll-out, allowing YouTube to assess its effectiveness in helping users avoid inadvertently viewing sensitive content.
Read at The Verge
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