YouTube Announces Community Posts Feed, Pronouns on Profiles, and Audio Descriptions
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During its recent Creator Insider video, YouTube revealed new updates for creators and fans, which are as follows:
Community Posts Feed: YouTube is currently testing a dedicated feed for Community Posts on mobile. Users participating in the experiment will notice a 'View All' button on a Community Post, allowing them to access more posts from the creator, including previously engaged posts and those that YouTube believes users will like.
Pronouns: U.S.-based creators now have the option to add their pronouns to their profiles. Creators can choose whether to display their pronouns publicly or restrict them to subscribers only.
Audio Descriptions: Creators now have the capability to include audio descriptions in their videos. These additional narration tracks describe the content of the video during natural pauses, making it easier for blind or low-vision users to follow along.
Why it Matters: After making headlines with AI tools for creators, YouTube returns with a series of smaller yet impactful updates.
The dedicated feed for Community Posts allows viewers to consume more of these short-form posts that creators typically share in between video uploads. With Stories being phased out and Community Posts becoming more widely available, YouTube seems to be pushing this format more.
Adding Pronouns enables creators to express themselves more effectively and exercise greater control over their identity. Audio Descriptions contribute to increased accessibility on the platform, aligning with the continued priority many social media platforms place on accessibility.
