YouTube details monetization policy for AI-generated content, requiring originality
YouTube clarified that AI-generated videos can earn money but only if they demonstrate originality, part of its broader effort to curb low-effort AI 'slop' on t
Engadget · +14 outlets
GTA 6 'extended look' to premiere on Netflix and YouTube on Aug. 27
Rockstar will debut an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube in late August, a notable cross-platform release strategy.
Variety · +14 outlets
YouTube expands shopping affiliate program to the UK
YouTube is extending its shopping affiliate program to the United Kingdom, allowing creators there to earn through product-linked commerce.
Social Media Today · +14 outlets
YouTube launches AI image-to-video feature for Shorts
YouTube introduced an AI-powered tool that turns still images into short videos for its Shorts format, expanding AI creation tools for creators.
Mag the weekly · +14 outlets
India's new 2-hour takedown rule to affect Instagram, X and YouTube
India's new rule requiring platforms to take down flagged content within two hours will alter how YouTube, Instagram and X handle content moderation in the coun
News18 · +14 outlets
YouTube adds custom thumbnails for Shorts
YouTube now lets creators set custom thumbnails for their Shorts, a feature long available for traditional long-form uploads.
minutemirror.com.pk · +14 outlets
Hank Green highlights gaps in YouTube's AI labeling policy
Hank Green found an AI-content issue that YouTube's disclosure labels cannot catch, raising questions about the limits of the platform's AI labeling system.
Ars Technica · +1 outlets
YouTube, X sent millions to AI 'nudify' sites per study
A study found YouTube and X funneled millions of visitors to AI services that create fake nude images, raising platform safety concerns.
EURweb · +5 outlets
Green Day launches 24/7 YouTube channel with archival footage
Green Day launched 'Green Day TV,' a round-the-clock YouTube channel featuring videos, live performances, and previously unseen archival material.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Baldur's Gate 3 official livestream banned on YouTube and TikTok over 'demon sex' rules
Larian Studios' official Baldur's Gate 3 livestream was briefly blocked on YouTube and TikTok for violating sexual-content rules, illustrating enforcement frict
PCGamesN · +3 outlets
YouTube terminates ASMR creator channels citing 'sexually gratifying' policy
YouTube removed a wave of ASMR creator channels, citing its policy against content deemed sexually gratifying, affecting a niche creator community.
Net Influencer · +1 outlets
DuckDuckGo browser now blocks all YouTube video ads
DuckDuckGo's browser added a feature to block all YouTube video advertisements, extending ad-blocking capabilities to the streaming service.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
Bombay HC orders Meta, YouTube to remove Gadkari deepfakes over E20 row
The Bombay High Court ordered Meta and YouTube to remove deepfake videos of Indian minister Nitin Gadkari related to the E20 fuel controversy.
Mathrubhumi English · +14 outlets
YouTube premium industry speculation: is YouTube going after Netflix?
Commentators weigh whether YouTube's push into premium content signals a direct challenge to Netflix, with analysis of why the platform may need partners like P
AOL.com · +5 outlets
YouTube launches creator partnerships program for brands to discover creators
YouTube launched a creator partnerships feature allowing brands to discover and collaborate with creators, expanding its brand-connectivity tools.
ABS-CBN · +14 outlets
Russian Community channel removed from YouTube
YouTube removed the 'Russian Community' channel amid reports on Navalnaya's foundation, part of ongoing platform removals linked to Russia.
Говорит НеМосква · +14 outlets
San Diego Unified blocks YouTube and games on student Chromebooks
San Diego Unified School District banned YouTube and gaming on student laptops, a notable school-district content restriction for the platform.
Axios · +5 outlets
YouTube uses creator likeness in Shorts videos
YouTube is beginning to use creator likenesses within Shorts videos, raising questions about AI-driven representation of creators on the platform.
MediaPost · +14 outlets