YouTube Bans Several Popular ASMR Creators Over 'Sexually Gratifying' Content Accusations
YouTube terminated multiple ASMR channels, accusing them of producing content that is sexually gratifying, sparking backlash from the creator community.
404media.co · +6 outlets
Families of Four Teens Sue Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube Over Suicides
Lawsuits allege social media platforms designed addictive features that contributed to the deaths of four teenagers.
PennLive.com · +13 outlets
YouTube Rolls Out AI Search, Shorts Upgrades and Creator Tools in July Update
YouTube launched 'Ask YouTube' AI search on US desktop alongside updates to Shorts and new creator features as part of a major July platform update.
economictimes.com · +1 outlets
NBCUniversal and YouTube Sign Landmark Distribution Deal
The deal is expected to significantly expand NBCUniversal content availability on YouTube and reshape streaming distribution.
TVTechnology · +12 outlets
Court Filings Reveal How MrBeast Pitches Brands, Including $2.5M Per Deal
New court documents detail MrBeast's brand pitch deck and reveal he charges $2.5 million for a single YouTube brand integration.
Net Influencer · +2 outlets
YouTube Targets AI Slop Alongside Substack and Other Platforms
YouTube joins Snapchat, Substack and other social platforms in cracking down on AI-generated low-quality content or 'AI slop'.
Fast Company · +6 outlets
YouTube Still Prioritizes Watch Time, But Now Values Returning Viewers More
YouTube's algorithm is placing greater emphasis on returning viewers and satisfaction metrics over raw watch time alone.
International Business Times, Singapore · +6 outlets
YouTube Removes Over 1 Million COVID-Related Videos During Pandemic
A report reveals YouTube removed more than one million videos related to COVID-19 during the pandemic under its medical misinformation policies.
ababnews.com · +14 outlets
YouTube Monetization Now Allows 'Stronger Profanity'
YouTube updated its monetization policy to permit stronger profanity in videos, expanding what creators can earn revenue from.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
YouTube TV Confirms ESPN Unlimited Is Coming to the App
YouTube TV provided an update on the integration of ESPN Unlimited directly into its app interface.
| Cord Cutters News · +14 outlets
Some Android Phones Losing YouTube App Access in 2026
Certain older Android devices will no longer support the YouTube app due to updated system requirements.
SlashGear · +14 outlets
YouTube on Major Decluttering Mission, Redesigning Interface
YouTube is undertaking a significant clean-up of its interface to reduce visual clutter and improve user experience.
Fast Company · +1 outlets
YouTube Decluttering Mission Aims to Simplify Interface
YouTube is cleaning up its interface to reduce clutter and improve the viewing experience across devices.
Fast Company
YouTube Premium Lite Compared to Standard Premium: 5 Disadvantages
A breakdown highlights the limitations of YouTube's cheaper Premium Lite tier versus the full Premium subscription.
bgr.com · +4 outlets
German Court Rules Suno Infringed Copyright in GEMA Case
A German court found AI music startup Suno liable for copyright infringement in a case brought by music rights society GEMA.
Music Times · +14 outlets
PGA Tour May Finally Be Embracing YouTube Golf Scene
The PGA Tour is reportedly exploring deeper engagement with popular YouTube golf creators.
Golf Digest · +1 outlets
Live Concert Connection Missing From Spotify and YouTube Music
An analysis argues both Spotify and YouTube Music lack robust integration with live concert discovery and ticketing.
Fast Company · +14 outlets
RFK Jr. Launches YouTube Cooking Show to Fight Ultra-Processed Foods
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started a YouTube cooking series advocating against ultra-processed foods.
La Voce di New York · +11 outlets