Australia bans kids from signing up for YouTube accounts, angering Google
Simon Sharwood / theregister - ‘We want kids to know who they are before platforms assume who they are’ says Minister Australia will require Google to ensure that children aged under 16 cannot sign up for YouTube accounts.…
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 2:20 am / permalink 11210 / 8 stories in 7 months
YouTube is turning over age verification to AI
Anna Washenko / engadget - YouTube will start using machine learning to determine whether viewers should be on a teen account. The company said it plans to start using this AI application on a subset of US users in the coming weeks for a trial before rolling it out to the rest of t…
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 11161 / 5 stories in 7 months
YouTube reports strong earnings and ad revenue rise
YouTube reported a robust start to its social media earnings with ad revenue climbing to nearly $10 billion, highlighting the platform’s successful monetization strategy at a time when digital ad competition is fierce. The financial performance underscores YouTube’s market dominance and strong operational momentum.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:20 pm / permalink 10798 / 1 stories in 7 months
YouTuber Threatened With Jail Time For Reviewing Retro Gaming Handhelds
Zack Zwiezen / kotaku - A retro gaming YouTuber in Italy claims he might end up in court and could even face possible jail time for reviewing Android-powered handheld gaming devices that sometimes come pre-loaded with old games. Read more...
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 10241 / 2 stories in 7 months
YouTube’s ‘Trending’ section is about to disappear
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - YouTube is preparing to sunset the Trending section that shows users which videos are currently going viral on the platform. The Trending page and Trending Now list will be removed within the “next couple of weeks,” according to YouTube, with the platform…
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YouTube ‘clarifies’ its plan to demonetize spammy AI slop
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - YouTube is trying to soothe concerns about an incoming update to its monetization policies following backlash from online creators. An announcement that YouTube would be updating restrictions around “inauthentic” content under the YouTube Partner Program …
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YouTube adds more AI, but not everyone's happy about it
techspot - Google recently confirmed that two new AI features are coming to YouTube. The company says the updates are aimed at helping users find what they're looking for more quickly and efficiently, though the most significant change will initially be limited to p…
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Google begins rolling out AI search in YouTube
Ryan Whitwam / arstechnica - The feature is only available as a test for Premium members for now.
Back to Top / Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink 8906 / 7 stories in 8 months
Google Using YouTube Videos to Train Gemini, Veo 3 AI
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Google is training its Gemini and Veo 3 AI models using YouTube videos, raising questions about content consent, copyright, and AI model transparency.The post Google Using YouTube Videos to Train Gemini, Veo 3 AI first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
Back to Top / Thursday, June 19, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 8418 / 3 stories in 8 months
Google’s frighteningly good Veo 3 AI videos to be integrated with YouTube Shorts
Ryan Whitwam / arstechnica - YouTube Shorts and Veo 3 could be a match made in heaven... or the other place.
Back to Top / Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink 8334 / 3 stories in 8 months
YouTube crashing? Google says reinstall from the App Store to get it back to normal
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - If the YouTube app is crashing or not working properly on your iPhone or iPad, reinstall it from the App Store, Google officially advised.
Back to Top / Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 8322 / 3 stories in 8 months
YouTube Shorts Integrates Google Lens for Instant Visual Search
YouTube is set to transform its Shorts experience by embedding Google Lens, allowing viewers to instantly search for more details on what they see. This beta feature promises a smooth merger of short-form video and real-time search, sparking curious chatter among users eager for a richer interactive viewing experience.
Back to Top / Thursday, May 29, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 6146 / 4 stories in 9 months
YouTube Unveils Weekly Podcast Charts with Joe Rogan Leading
YouTube is shaking up the podcast landscape with a freshly launched weekly chart tracking the top 100 podcasts by watchtime. Crowning the Joe Rogan Experience at the summit, the feature promises an insightful peek into trending audio content trends.
Back to Top / Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 4818 / 2 stories in 9 months
YouTube Debuts 'Peak Points' Ad Targeting With Gemini AI
YouTube is stepping up its ad game by launching the new “Peak Points” format. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI, the feature targets viewers right after the most engaging moments of a video, promising advertisers a chance at improved conversion rates. It’s a bold, tech-savvy twist in the ever-evolving digital ad landscape.
Back to Top / Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:20 pm / permalink 4744 / 2 stories in 9 months
YouTube’s Free NFL Stream Ushers in a New Broadcast Era
YouTube is set to exclusively stream an opening-week NFL game free worldwide, marking a daring pivot into live sports broadcasting. With the game taking place in Brazil, this move disrupts conventional sports media access while injecting a dash of digital audacity into the league’s season kickoff.
Back to Top / Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 4636 / 3 stories in 9 months
YouTube tests innovative split Premium plan
In an effort to sweeten the deal for subscription-weary users, YouTube is piloting a new Premium plan that could allow subscribers to share costs. This cost-saving experiment aims to combat subscription fatigue in an era where paying for everything online has become the norm—with a dash of hopeful practicality.
Back to Top / Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 4131 / 3 stories in 10 months
YouTube tests joint-sharing Premium subscription tier
YouTube is dipping its toes into shared account territory by trialing a more affordable, two-person Premium plan in select international markets. The move appears aimed at boosting subscriptions while offering a friendly nudge to traditional individual accounts.
Back to Top / Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 4071 / 4 stories in 10 months