Content automatically created by the YouTube platform encompasses various features, including closed captions and summaries. For example, subtitles appearing on a video without manual input from the uploader are typically the result of this automated generation process.
These automatic processes broaden content accessibility and improve discoverability. Automatically transcribed captions allow viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing to engage with the video content. Search engines can also index transcriptions, potentially increasing the video’s visibility. Historically, creators bore the responsibility for creating subtitles. The advent of this feature reduces the burden on content creators and allows them to reach a wider audience more efficiently.
