YouTube will warn users before they post comments that “may be offensive to others” and adds better content filter systems for creators
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@tyadkisson
Tyler Adkisson
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YouTube is introducing new features to help combat hate speech and make the platform more inclusive. One feature: a new “comment reminder” prompt that warns users when their post may be offensive to others, and gives the option to reflect before posting. https://blog.youtube/... …
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@rkyncl
Robert Kyncl
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We are dedicated to making sure our products & policies help @YouTube creators from all communities thrive. Check out this update on how @YouTube is implementing changes to better help the platform work for all: https://blog.youtube/...
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@theemilydbaker
@theemilydbaker
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I wonder how much of our good hearted cursey words are going to get caught up in here. Can I apply for ‘fuckery’ to not be deemed offensive as a matter of fact @YouTubeCreators? #lawnerdsunite https://twitter.com/...
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@susanwojcicki
Susan Wojcicki
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At YouTube, we've been looking closely at how our policies and products are working for everyone, and specifically for the Black community. Today we're sharing an update: https://blog.youtube/...
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@antoniocasilli
Casilli
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In your opinion, how much human content moderators will be needed to provide the illusion that this “new product” inviting people “to reflect before posting” offensive comments qualifies as “automatic filtering”? https://twitter.com/...
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@akilahobviously
Akilah Hughes
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I wonder which Black YouTube creators they consulted with and how much they didn't pay them. 🥱 https://twitter.com/...
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@youtubecreators
@youtubecreators
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Learn more about our ongoing efforts to make YouTube a more inclusive platform, including how we're using your feedback to improve the nature of comments and better serve creators. https://blog.youtube/...
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@edbott
Ed Bott
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Someone at YouTube thought this was a good way to deal with its toxic comments problem https://twitter.com/...
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@sarafischer
Sara Fischer
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NEW: YouTube making changes to limit hate speech, boost inclusion - Twitter, Facebook announced similar efforts around hate speech/inclusion this week -Simultaneous announcements suggest tech firms may have waited to introduce changes until after election https://www.axios.com/..…