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YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement

YouTube has launched a new test that could prevent users from receiving push notifications for channels with frequent uploads, even if they have opted to receive all alerts. According to an announcement from TeamYouTube, the experiment affects channels where users have notifications set to “all” but have not been engaging with recent alerts. The test […]

YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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YouTube introduces ad free plan to compete with Netflix, Disney

Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube has unveiled a new $7.99 monthly subscription service, “Premium Lite,” designed for users seeking an ad-free experience for most videos — excluding music content. This move positions YouTube to more directly rival streaming giants like Netflix and Disney. The “Premium Lite” plan caters to viewers who rarely watch music videos or use […]

YouTube to tighten gambling content policies
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YouTube to tighten gambling content policies

YouTube is introducing stricter regulations on gambling-related content, with new policies set to take effect on March 19. The platform will prohibit creators from verbally mentioning unapproved gambling services, displaying their logos, or linking to them in videos. Additionally, YouTube may impose age restrictions on gambling-related content, preventing users under 18 or those not signed […]

YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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YouTube targets TikTok creators with ads ahead of ban

YouTube is targeting TikTok content creators with ads on the app, aiming to attract these valuable users to its platform amid TikTok’s uncertain future. This move seeks to capitalize on potential instability within TikTok and position YouTube as a more stable alternative for creators. “I never thought in my life I would be a YouTuber; […]

YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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YouTube expands shorts features to compete with TikTok

YouTube has announced a series of significant updates to its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts, aimed at enhancing user experience and better competing with TikTok. The new features include an increase in video length to three minutes, an updated Shorts player, templates for easier content creation, and a new trends page on mobile devices. These […]

YouTube removes right-wing channels linked to Russia-related indictments
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YouTube removes right-wing channels linked to Russia-related indictments

YouTube has confirmed the removal of five right-wing political channels believed to be tied to recent U.S. Department of Justice indictments involving Russia-linked media activities. Among the channels taken down was Tenet Media, which CNN identified as the unnamed company mentioned in the DOJ indictment. The DOJ has accused Russian operatives of paying Tenet Media […]

YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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YouTube to launch tools protecting artists from AI-generated content

YouTube announced on Thursday that it is developing new technology to protect artists and creators from unauthorized use of their likenesses through AI-generated content. The company plans to roll out pilot programs early next year, including tools to detect and manage AI-generated depictions of a person’s face or singing voice. The upcoming face-detection technology will […]

YouTube enhances Shorts with new features to rival TikTok
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YouTube enhances Shorts with new features to rival TikTok

YouTube is ramping up its efforts to compete with TikTok and Reels by introducing a series of enhancements aimed at enriching its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts. YouTube’s Chief Product Officer, Johanna Voolich, unveiled these updates in a video address to creators, highlighting six new tools designed to enhance the creation and engagement of Shorts […]

YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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YouTube rolls out ‘Thumbnail Test & Compare’ tool for creators

YouTube has announced the widespread availability of its new “Thumbnail Test & Compare” tool, designed to help creators determine the most effective thumbnail for their videos. Initially launched to a select group of creators last year, the feature is now accessible to a broader audience. With this tool, creators can test up to three different […]

YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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Youtube videos to show AI-powered FAQs, videos for games

Google unveiled several new features for Google Play game listings, including AI-powered FAQs, the display of the latest YouTube videos, new immersive ad formats, and support for native PC game publishing. These announcements were made during the Google for Games Developer Summit in San Francisco. As part of the announcement, the company is rolling out […]

YouTube to cut notifications for channels with low engagement
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YouTube unveils features to improve usage

Video platform, YouTube is introducing a new set of features in order to improve mobile playback, song search, and creator-friendly tools on the app. One of these features highlights the “like and subscribe” buttons whenever a creator uses those phrases. The company is making it simpler for users to speed up playback. Users may now […]