Facebook Tests New Video Descriptions for Kids’ Content
(Facebook Tests Video Description for Children’s Content)
(Facebook Tests Video Description for Children’s Content)
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Facebook announced a test today. This test involves new video descriptions. These descriptions are for content aimed at children. The goal is to give parents more information. Parents need to understand what their kids watch online. The new labels will appear on videos in certain places. These places include Reels and the main video feed. The labels will describe the video’s content simply. Examples might include “Educational” or “Entertainment”. Facebook wants this to be clear for parents. Parents can then decide what is suitable for their child. This test is part of Facebook’s ongoing work. The company works to make its platforms safer for young people. Facebook follows established youth safety principles. The company also follows regulations. These regulations protect children online. The new video descriptions are a direct step. They aim to increase transparency. Parents deserve clear information. This helps them guide their children’s experiences. Facebook is testing this feature first. The test starts with a small group of users. The test is happening in the United States. Facebook will gather feedback. The company will monitor how people use the labels. This feedback is important. It will help decide if the feature expands. Facebook may change the labels based on feedback. The company wants the descriptions to be genuinely helpful. Facebook is committed to building age-appropriate experiences. Features like this support that commitment. Parents and caregivers need tools. These tools help manage children’s digital activities. Facebook sees this test as one such tool. The company did not say when the test might end. Facebook also did not confirm a wider release date. The test focuses on videos publicly identified as kid-focused. Content creators label their own videos this way. The new descriptions will appear near the video title. They will also appear in other viewing areas. Facebook hopes this makes the information obvious. Parents often make quick decisions about content. Clear, upfront labels can assist those decisions. This initiative comes alongside other youth safety features. Facebook continues to invest in this area.