YouTube has started a controlled test that brings direct messages back to the mobile app. The feature gives people a way to share videos with each other and talk about them in the same place. It supports long clips, Shorts, and live streams.
The test is limited to adults who are eighteen or older. Only users in Ireland and Poland are included in this first round. People in the experiment need to send an invite before they can start a chat. Anyone who receives an invite can turn it down. They can also block another user or report a conversation.
YouTube ran an earlier messaging system for a few years and removed it in 2019. This new trial follows a different setup but keeps the idea of simple sharing and conversations inside the app. The support page explains how messages can be reviewed to enforce Community Guidelines. The system may scan for content that violates policies or could cause real-world harm. These rules match the standards applied to videos and comments.
People can keep sharing links through other apps if they prefer. The test only adds an option inside YouTube. The company has not provided any timeline for a wider release.
Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools with human oversight. Image: DIW-Aigen.
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The test is limited to adults who are eighteen or older. Only users in Ireland and Poland are included in this first round. People in the experiment need to send an invite before they can start a chat. Anyone who receives an invite can turn it down. They can also block another user or report a conversation.
YouTube ran an earlier messaging system for a few years and removed it in 2019. This new trial follows a different setup but keeps the idea of simple sharing and conversations inside the app. The support page explains how messages can be reviewed to enforce Community Guidelines. The system may scan for content that violates policies or could cause real-world harm. These rules match the standards applied to videos and comments.
People can keep sharing links through other apps if they prefer. The test only adds an option inside YouTube. The company has not provided any timeline for a wider release.
Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools with human oversight. Image: DIW-Aigen.
Read next:
• AI Conversations Weaken Conspiracy Beliefs, Regardless of Messenger
• As AI Reshapes Talent Demand, a New Study Shows These Four Professions Are Coming Out on Top
