You’ll Start Seeing Blurred Thumbnails on YouTube Soon: Here’s Why
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Summary
YouTube is testing a new feature which automatically blurs the thumbnails of potentially NSFW videos in its search results.
This avoids the need for users to manually adjust settings or restrict entire videos, instead offering an additional safeguard.
The function is inspired by SafeSearch on Google, aiming to protect unsuspecting users from inapropriate content.
Theblurringeffect operates in the background and is currently being rolled out to selectYouTubeviewers, giving the site insight into whether the function works effectively in avoiding distracting or sensitive content.
It’s another welcome move by the platform to make its offerings more inclusive and comfortable for users.
