A high-profile trial examining the impact of social media on young people’s mental health has opened in California, with lawyers accusing the owners of Instagram and YouTube of deliberately designing platforms that encourage compulsive use among children. The case, which began on Monday before a Los Angeles Superior Court judge and jury, centres on claims…
Google has disclosed that YouTube generated more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025, underlining the video platform’s growing importance to the company as it focuses on expanding paid subscriptions. The figure, which combines advertising income and subscription earnings, places YouTube well ahead of streaming competitor Netflix, which reported $45bn in revenue over the same…
In a move that will be welcomed by many people, YouTube has introduced several new search filters to the platform that allow users to, among other things, exclude Shorts from their results. It’s especially pleasing given the huge number of AI slop-filled Shorts that are currently populating YouTube. YouTube writes that as a result of…
The Academy Awards will shift to exclusive streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, marking a major change in how one of Hollywood’s most prestigious events reaches audiences worldwide. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that it has signed a multi-year agreement granting YouTube global streaming rights to the Oscars from…
YouTube has begun reinstating some previously banned users, allowing them to create new accounts and even re-upload videos that were once flagged under now-defunct content policies. The move follows a recent policy shift announced by the platform, which comes amid growing political scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers over how social media companies handle content moderation and…
YouTube has agreed to pay former U.S. president Donald Trump $24.5 million to resolve a lawsuit he filed after the platform suspended his account in the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot. The settlement, confirmed on Monday, follows similar agreements reached earlier this year with Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Trump had accused major…
YouTube has announced plans to reinstate certain accounts previously banned for repeatedly sharing false information about Covid-19 and the 2020 US presidential election. The decision was revealed in a letter sent by Alphabet, YouTube’s parent company, to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan. The correspondence came in response to an ongoing Republican-led investigation into…
YouTube content creators generated £2.2 billion for the UK economy last year and supported 45,000 jobs, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. The findings were released alongside the launch of an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) aimed at representing UK creators and influencers, who campaigners say have long been overlooked by policymakers. Feryal Clark,…
Netflix has added another major YouTube creator to its line-up, announcing a new deal with former NASA engineer and science content creator Mark Rober. Rober, 45, has built a massive following of over 70 million subscribers on YouTube, where his inventive videos on science, engineering, and technology frequently attract tens of millions of views. Some…
YouTube is introducing a new artificial intelligence system that will estimate users’ ages in a bid to keep minors away from unsuitable content. The feature, which launches Wednesday for a limited group of U.S. users, could eventually roll out globally in the coming months. The AI will analyse viewing habits, search patterns, and account history…
Australia has confirmed that YouTube will be included in its upcoming social media ban for children under 16, reversing an earlier plan to exempt the platform. The ban, which will also cover TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat, is scheduled to take effect in December 2025. Under the new rules, teenagers will still be able…
YouTube has intensified its efforts to block ad blockers by shutting down a key loophole that previously allowed certain browsers and extensions – most notably on Firefox – to bypass its advertising restrictions. This marks the latest move in the video platform’s long-running campaign to enforce its ad-supported model and promote its premium subscription service….
YouTube has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called Music Assistant, designed to help content creators generate copyright-free instrumental tracks tailored to their videos. The tool is now rolling out in beta within the Creator Music section. Smart Soundtracking with a Prompt Demonstrated recently on the YouTube Creator Insider channel, Music Assistant allows users to input…
In a significant move following an investigation into the growing number of fake movie trailers on the platform, YouTube has suspended monetization for two of the largest fan-trailer channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio. This decision follows mounting concerns about the impact of these AI-generated, often misleading videos, and the revenue they generate for creators…
YouTube has once again escalated its efforts to curb the use of ad blockers, leaving many users frustrated as the platform enforces stricter measures against ad-free viewing. According to a recent Neowin report, YouTube has begun displaying a warning banner to users with ad blockers enabled, stating:“It looks like you may be using an ad…
YouTube users have been experiencing significant video quality issues over the past week, with many reporting that videos and Shorts are displaying in blurry, pixelated resolutions despite having strong internet connections. The issue, which appears to be affecting users across Windows, iOS, iPadOS, and Smart TVs, has left some viewers stuck watching content in 360p…
YouTube has announced a crackdown on content promoting unapproved gambling websites as online betting continues to expand in the United States. The platform revealed on Tuesday that it will now prohibit creators from directing viewers to gambling sites that have not been reviewed by YouTube or Google or fail to meet local legal requirements. The…
With nearly 10 million active users in Nigeria, YouTube has solidified its place as one of the country’s most dominant entertainment platforms. The video-sharing site attracts millions of viewers daily, offering diverse content ranging from music and gaming streams to educational tutorials and lifestyle vlogs. But does YouTube truly reign supreme in Nigeria’s entertainment space?…
YouTube is currently testing a new feature that could make discovering content even easier with a floating “Play Something” button. The button, which appears just above the app’s bottom bar on Android devices, allows users to tap it and have YouTube automatically select and play a video. The feature, still in testing, utilizes YouTube’s portrait-oriented…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ruth Kadiri, has spoken out against producers who pressure actors to secure one million views on YouTube within the first day of a movie’s release. Kadiri, known for her influential presence in Nollywood, took to her Instagram to advise fellow actors not to succumb to such unrealistic expectations. She stressed that…
Nigerian artist Rema has achieved a historic milestone, with his hit song “Calm Down Remix,” featuring American pop star Selena Gomez, becoming the first Afrobeats track to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. As verified by DAILY POST, the music video, hosted on Gomez’s YouTube channel, crossed the 1-billion-view mark two years after its release,…
Russia has imposed an unprecedented fine on Google, demanding two undecillion rubles – roughly $20.5 decillion – due to YouTube’s continued blocking of Russian channels, according to recent reports. The astronomical figure is more than 200 billion times the global GDP, showcasing an extreme stance in Russia’s ongoing confrontation with Western tech companies. The massive…
YouTube has rolled out a new ad feature that displays advertisements even when videos are paused, further frustrating users already dealing with unskippable ads. The Google-owned platform confirmed on Thursday that its new “Pause ads” are now available to all advertisers, appearing on the screen’s side whenever a video is paused. A Google spokesperson described…
Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido’s popular wedding hit, ‘Ogechi Remix,’ has been removed from YouTube due to copyright issues. The song, performed live during Davido’s extravagant wedding to Chioma on June 25, 2024, featured collaborations with artists BoyPee, Brown Joel, and Hyce, and quickly became a fan favorite. The music video, which was uploaded on July…
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a pioneering figure in the tech industry, has passed away at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis Troper, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Facebook post. “It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Susan Wojcicki’s…
YouTube is intensifying its battle against rivals like TikTok and Instagram by investing heavily in its Shorts feature, offering substantial payouts to creators in a bid to dominate the short-form video market. Despite facing stiff competition, the Google-owned platform is banking on its vast resources and longstanding relationships with creators to propel Shorts to the…
A recent survey conducted by YPulse, a leading youth research organization, has unveiled the top “cool brands” that resonate with Gen Z and millennial consumers, with Nike, YouTube, and Fenty taking the lead. The survey highlights the significant influence of celebrities and influencers in shaping the perceived coolness of brands among 13 to 39-year-olds, particularly…
Google has escalated its battle against ad blockers on YouTube with a significant move that could affect Chrome users. The new policy introduced in the Manifest V3 extension platform is poised to deal a potentially fatal blow to ad blockers on YouTube, particularly on the Chrome browser. As part of its strategy to discourage users…
YouTube is taking significant steps to address potentially harmful content recommendations that could negatively impact teen users by limiting repeated exposure to certain video categories. The platform’s recent initiative aims to curtail repeated content recommendations on specific topics that may have adverse effects on young viewers, including content idealizing particular body weights. James Beser, the…
YouTube has announced that it is relaxing the rules for its partner program, allowing new creators to start earning money from their video-making careers at an earlier stage. Despite this positive change, the situation is not entirely favorable for new content creators.YouTube is a popular platform for video content and has played a significant role…
YouTube has been accused of “massaging” viewing figures to boost its advertising business in a major row with British broadcasters. The Google-owned video sharing platform is currently in discussions with the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (Barb) about signing up to the official TV ratings agency. But the talks have descended into a row after Barb…
AI-generated videos on YouTube are spreading malware. According to a research team at CloudSEK, there has been a 200-300% month-on-month increase in YouTube videos that contain links to stealer malware, a Trojan that gathers information like usernames and passwords from unsuspecting users. The videos spotted by researchers are masked as tutorials on ways to download…
A talented Nigerian singer has set a new record of the most viewed Nigerian music video and song of all time on YouTube. The stunning visuals of the hit single ‘Calm Down’ by Rema has snatched a new record to become the most viewed Nigerian music video and song of all time on the biggest…
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had “decided to start a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I’m passionate about.” As reported on BBC, YouTube’s chief product officer, Neal Mohan, will take over as head of the…
YouTube, an American online video-sharing and social media platform will be introducing handles for members of its community by 14 November 2022. For a long time, most popular social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and TikTok have allowed users to create unique handles to identify themselves differently. Now, YouTube has finally decided to jump on…
