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news.sky.comtechnology11 hrs ago
YouTube Bars Three Types of Content From Earning Ad Revenue
YouTube updated its monetization policies on July 16 to bar three types of inauthentic content from earning ad revenue. The changes apply to all YouTube Partner Program members and target repetitive videos, distressing material, and AI personas on sensitive topics.
eonline.comworld20 hrs ago
Psy’s 'Gangnam Style' Reaches 6 Billion YouTube Views 14 Years After Release
The 2012 track became the most-watched K-pop video on the platform after hitting the mark on July 17. P Nation called the achievement a milestone for the genre.
Abc Newstechnology13 days ago
YouTube Keeps Video Labeling Sydney Survivor as Crisis Actor
A Google executive told a government inquiry the video meets platform standards and will stay online. The video questions the authenticity of footage showing a survivor of the December Sydney attack. The inquiry is examining the spread of antisemitism in Australia.
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theverge.comworld15 days ago
MrBeast Tops Forbes Creator Earnings List With $300 Million
Jimmy Donaldson earned $300 million in the past year, according to Forbes. His YouTube channels hold more than 640 million subscribers and generate more than 5 billion views annually.
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Engadgetai22 days ago
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora After Disney’s $1 Billion Investment as YouTube Rolls Out AI Video Tools
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan addressed the sudden closure of OpenAI's Sora app for AI video clips. The platform continues rolling out its own AI features while introducing labeling rules for generated content.
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nypost.comworld37 days ago
YouTuber Flees to Mexico After Criminal Charges in Lego Dispute
A California YouTuber known as Reckless Ben left the United States for Mexico after criminal charges were filed in a dispute over a $200,000 Star Wars Lego collection. The case began as a business disagreement and expanded into online campaigns, legal actions, and reported threat…
New York Postpolitics44 days ago
Cuban YouTuber Arrested After Publishing Video of Abandoned Cold War-Era Missile
Eddy Ceballos, 38, was detained Monday during a police raid and remains held without formal charges. His channel documented Havana’s infrastructure decay in the style of wildlife documentaries.
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Wiredtechnology48 days ago
Glitch Productions to Release 'The Amazing Digital Circus' Finale in Over 4,000 Theaters for Two Weeks Before YouTube Debut
Glitch Productions will release the final episode of its web series in more than 4,000 theaters worldwide before it reaches YouTube. The move follows strong presale demand and marks a short two-week window before streaming.
Forbesfinance50 days ago
YouTube Directors' Films Top U.S. Box Office
Two films directed by creators who built audiences on YouTube finished first and second at the domestic box office this weekend. Backrooms opened to $81.4 million domestically while Obsession reached $104.7 million in its third weekend.
Forbestechnology50 days ago
KSI Leaves the Sidemen After 13 Years to Focus on Solo Projects
KSI said May 31, 2026, will be his final Sidemen video. The announcement followed the Britain’s Got Talent finale where he served as a judge.
gamereactor.euworld50 days ago
YouTuber KSI Leaves Sidemen Group After 13 Years
KSI announced his departure from the YouTube collective on 31 May. A spokesperson confirmed the exit after 13 years with the group.
flipboard.comai54 days ago
20-Year-Old Director Adapts Backrooms Internet Story Into A24 Film
Kane Parsons began expanding the Backrooms concept from a 2019 4chan post into YouTube videos in 2022. The project has now become an A24 feature film scheduled for wide release in late May 2026.
world58 days ago
Russian YouTube Videos Promote University Near Shahed Drone Factory
Russian YouTube vloggers have posted videos promoting a university located next to a factory that produces Iranian-designed Shahed drones. The videos have drawn attention for their possible connection to U.S. sanctions.
eonline.comworld59 days ago
YouTuber Daniel Coleman Says Son Isaac Died After Cancer Diagnosis
Daniel Coleman, known online as Danny Go!, posted on social media that his 14-year-old son Isaac died Thursday, five months after a cancer diagnosis. The boy had been born with Fanconi anemia and previously received multiple transplants.
Engadgettechnology62 days ago
YouTube Adds AI-Powered Video Search Feature for Premium Users
YouTube introduced Ask YouTube, a new feature that compiles short- and long-form videos to answer user questions. The tool is currently available to Premium members in the U.S. through the YouTube Labs page.
The Vergetechnology66 days ago
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool to All Adult Users
YouTube is making its facial likeness detection program available to anyone 18 years or older with an account. The tool scans the platform for videos that match a user's uploaded facial scan and allows removal requests for matching content. The company previously limited the feat…
digiday.comtechnology68 days ago
YouTube Unveils New Creator-Hosted Shows at Advertiser Event
The platform unveiled a slate of original series including a Trevor Noah travel show, an Alex Cooper Met Gala documentary and a new Kareem Rahma project. YouTube highlighted its 12.7 percent share of TV viewing and more than 3 million eligible creators as it courts advertisers. T…
finance69 days ago
MrBeast to Launch Membership Program Combining Philanthropy, Exclusive Content and Challenges
Beast Industries executives unveiled the initiative at an invite-only breakfast in Manhattan during TV upfronts week. Jimmy Donaldson and senior leaders pitched the world's biggest YouTuber as a diversified entertainment company reaching the equivalent of two Super Bowl audiences…
New York Postpolitics74 days ago
Kyle Loftis, Founder of Street-Racing Media Company 1320Video, Dies at 43
Loftis, who launched 1320Video as a passion project in 2003 and built it into what it calls the largest streetcar media company in the world, died Tuesday night. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a death investigation. 1320Video said it is in a state of shock and ask…
Bloombergworld88 days ago
Social Media Figure Clavicular Has Videos Removed from YouTube
Videos by social media figure Clavicular were removed from YouTube on Wednesday night. Clavicular is known for content focused on achieving male beauty standards. This marks a repeated removal of his videos from the platform.
Fidias (CC BY 3.0)finance88 days ago
Former MrBeast Executive Sues Company Over Harassment and Discrimination Claims
A former executive at Beast Industries has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and wrongful termination. The company denies the claims, calling them false and clout-chasing. The suit highlights alleged issues in workplace culture at the YouTube s…
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ft.comai90 days ago
YouTube Opens Deepfake Detection Tool to Actors, Athletes and Musicians
YouTube has expanded its proprietary deepfake detection tool to public figures including actors, athletes, creators and musicians, regardless of whether they have a channel on the platform. The tool allows users to upload digital replicas to flag and potentially remove infringing…