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Sat, Aug 15, 3:19 AM ET
YouTube Doubles Monetization Thresholds for YPP, Requiring 8,000 Watch Hours or 20 Million Shorts Views Starting February 2027
YouTube will require new creators to earn either 8,000 watch hours (doubled from 4,000) or 20 million Shorts views (up from 10 million) plus 1,000 subscribers t
ET BrandEquity · +15 outlets
YouTube Blocks 12 Russian Propaganda Channels in Ukraine, Including Former MP's Channel
YouTube removed 12 channels spreading Kremlin narratives in Ukraine, with Ukrainian authorities confirming the takedowns as part of ongoing counter-propaganda e
dev.ua · +7 outlets
Google Labels AI-Generated Ads Across Search, YouTube, and Discover
Google announced it will begin labeling AI-generated advertisements across its platforms including Search, YouTube, and Discover for transparency.
marketscale.com · +14 outlets
Court Orders YouTube to Unmask Anime Recap Channels, Rejects Fair Use Defense
A court ruled against fair use claims by anime recap channels and ordered YouTube to reveal their identities to the plaintiffs.
torrentfreak.com
YouTube Deploys Chatbot for Mobile Users
YouTube has introduced a chatbot feature for mobile users, expanding AI-powered tools within the platform.
MediaPost · +7 outlets
Android Auto Adds Native YouTube Support With 1080p Video Playback
Android Auto now supports native YouTube video playback at up to 1080p resolution, expanding in-car entertainment options.
Ubergizmo · +14 outlets
YouTube's Exec on Short-Form Video Future: Shorts Driving Platform Strategy
The executive behind YouTube Shorts discussed the future of short-form video and how Shorts is shaping YouTube's broader strategy.
Fortune · +8 outlets
AI-Generated Fake Doctor Videos Spread Health Misinformation to Elderly on YouTube
AI-generated videos featuring fake doctors are spreading dangerous health misinformation targeting elderly viewers on YouTube, raising platform safety concerns.
조선일보 · +14 outlets
YouTube Clarifies Monetization Rules for Existing Shorts Creators Impacted by 2027 Changes
YouTube's 2027 Shorts rule changes could effectively zero out pay for some existing creators under the new thresholds, with Shemaroo reporting no movement in Sh
whatstrending.com · +12 outlets
YouTube Changes Strike Policy for First-Time Offenders
YouTube revised its strike policy, offering first-time offenders a softer penalty to reduce the impact of accidental violations.
Mashable · +14 outlets
South Korea Asks YouTube and Meta to Curb Posts Mocking Independence Heroes
The South Korean government requested that YouTube and Meta take action against content that mocks the country's independence heroes.
Seoul Economic Daily
AWS Reframes Live Video Strategy for TikTok, Reels, YouTube
Amazon Web Services announced a new framework for live video infrastructure targeting major platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube.
MediaPost · +2 outlets
Ads No Longer Push YouTube Video Titles Down the Watch Page
YouTube changed its ad placement so that video titles are no longer pushed downward on the watch page, improving the viewing experience.
PPC Land · +14 outlets
YouTube Says UI Changes Serve Creators, Not to Annoy Users
YouTube explained its design philosophy behind frequent UI changes, saying the updates are intended to put creators center stage.
Android Authority · +2 outlets
Children's YouTube Star Ms. Rachel Pushes Reparations for Slavery and Jim Crow
Popular children's educational creator Ms. Rachel publicly advocated for reparations for slavery and Jim Crow laws, sparking political debate.
breitbart.com · +4 outlets
YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream Users May Be Owed Money From Disney Settlement
CNET reports that YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers could be entitled to compensation from Disney as part of a legal settlement.
CNET · +14 outlets
Pro-Palestine Comedian Banned From YouTube Without Warning
A pro-Palestine comedian reported being banned from YouTube with no prior notice or warning from the platform.
The National Scot · +2 outlets
YouTube Claims 2X Higher ROI than TV in the Philippines
YouTube published data claiming it delivers double the return on investment compared to traditional television advertising in the Philippines.
GIZGUIDE · +4 outlets

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