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YouTube to tighten gambling content policies
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YouTube, Fox strike deal to keep channels on platform

YouTube and Fox on Friday announced a new distribution agreement that will keep Fox News, Fox Sports, and other Fox channels available on YouTube TV. The deal follows a short-term extension both companies had earlier reached to avoid service disruptions for subscribers. ” We’re pleased to have reached a deal that preserves the value of […]

YouTube music to support subscribing to podcasts via RSS
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YouTube adds ‘trim silence’ feature for podcasts

YouTube Music is introducing a new “trim silence” button, a feature Google’s Podcasts app has offered since 2018. First discovered in a March 2024 APK teardown, the option is now officially rolling out to users. As the name implies, the feature allows YouTube Music users to automatically skip long, awkward pauses in podcasts, so you […]

YouTube to tighten monetization rules to combat AI-generated content
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YouTube to tighten monetization rules to combat AI-generated content

YouTube is set to roll out new monetization rules aimed at curbing the spread of “inauthentic” and mass-produced content on its platform—much of it made easier by the rise of generative AI tools. The company will update its YouTube Partner Program policies on July 15, reinforcing what kinds of content are eligible for monetization. Although […]

YouTube to tighten monetization rules to combat AI-generated content
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Google prepares iOS launch for YouTube Create 

Nearly two years after debuting exclusively on Android, Google is preparing to launch its YouTube Create video editing app on iOS devices. Job listings reviewed by TechCrunch confirm that Google is actively recruiting software engineers in Bengaluru, India, to build the iOS version. YouTube Create was first launched in September 2023 in the U.S. and […]

YouTube to tighten monetization rules to combat AI-generated content
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Australia regulator, YouTube clash over teen social media ban

Australia’s internet watchdog and YouTube traded jabs on Tuesday after the regulator called on the government to scrap a proposed exemption for the Alphabet-owned platform from a groundbreaking teen social media ban. The dispute casts doubt over the planned December rollout of a landmark law that could see Australia become the first country to fine […]

YouTube tests two-person premium subscription in select countries
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YouTube tests two-person premium subscription in select countries

YouTube has begun testing a new two-person Premium subscription plan in select markets, the company confirmed on Monday. The pilot program is currently being rolled out in India, France, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with the aim of offering more flexible and affordable access to its premium services. The development, first reported by Money Control and […]

Pope Francis’ funeral to be livestreamed worldwide on YouTube
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Pope Francis’ funeral to be livestreamed worldwide on YouTube

The funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88 following a stroke and cardiac arrest, will be livestreamed globally on YouTube this Saturday. Coverage will begin at 10 a.m. Central European Time (4 a.m. Eastern Time) on the official Vatican News YouTube channel. The broadcast will be available […]

YouTube tests two-person premium subscription in select countries
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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 tests two-person premium subscription in select countries
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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 tests two-person premium subscription in select countries
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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 tests two-person premium subscription in select countries
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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 […]