YouTube Planning to Release New Kids App Relying on Human Moderation over Algorithms
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A source reportedly told BuzzFeed News that the new version of the YouTube Kids app will do away with
algorithmically suggested videos altogether, instead only displaying videos
from channels hand-picked by a team of YouTube curators. This new ‘whitelisted’
version of the app will be presented to users as an optional feature alongside
the regular version of the app.
When approached for comment by BuzzFeed News YouTube did not confirm any
of the speculation; though they did not deny it either, simply stating that
they “don’t comment on rumour or speculation”. The source however told BuzzFeed
that plans are well underway and that the new version of the app could be
released in a matter of weeks.
Given how the YouTube Kids app - intended for use by those
under the age of 13 - has been plagued early on by sexually-explicit or
otherwise inappropriate content slipping through the filters and onto the
platform, the company will certainly be hoping that this new moderation process
is successful in preventing future occurrences. I do find it somewhat curious
that the algorithmic version, which is known to be flawed, is remaining as an
option alongside the new version, but perhaps YouTube are simply waiting to see
how successful it proves to be before embarking on a full-on overhaul.
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YouTube Planning to Release New Kids App Relying on Human Moderation over Algorithms
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