- YouTube is introducing a new "Notes" feature that will allow users to add contextual information to videos. This feature is designed to enable crowdsourcing of video context, allowing viewers to provide additional details, explanations, or insights about the content being watched.
- The Notes feature will appear as a small icon on the video player, and when clicked, will reveal a panel where users can read and contribute notes. These notes can include text, images, or links, and will be visible to all viewers of the video.
- The introduction of the Notes feature is part of YouTube's broader efforts to enhance the viewing experience and provide more context and information to users. It is expected to be particularly useful for educational, informative, or complex video content, where additional context can help viewers better understand the material.