Viewers can't reliably filter unwanted videos from their feeds
YouTube viewers and parents want lasting control over which channels, topics, and formats appear in recommendations, including Shorts and AI-generated videos. YouTube does not offer the selective, persistent filters they describe, and related content can keep resurfacing through recommendations. Browser extensions or third-party clients can help on some devices, but do not provide a dependable solution across the ways people watch.
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I would pay any money for ability to block for my kids chosen channels on youtube. For some reason this is not possible and worthless crap keeps being promoted there
Like I was figuring out if there is a way to let my kid use Youtube with a select set of channels, but no. Youtube needs to keep showing suggestions on what to watch next.
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