Google Tests AI Age‑Estimation Tool in U.S.
Google begins U.S. testing of AI that estimates if users are under 18, enabling automatic age‑appropriate safety settings. Google is…
YouTube Loosens Rules on Profanity in Videos
YouTube now lets creators earn from videos with profanity limited to the first seven seconds, easing its ad policy. YouTube is modifying its…
Substack Expands Livestreaming Across All Publishers
Since it started as a site primarily for newsletters, Substack has added many more video tools for creators in the past year. Substack…
YouTube Shorts Unveils AI Video Backgrounds
Thursday was the day that YouTube announced that its Dream Screen feature for Shorts now allows users to construct movie backdrops using…
YouTube Shorts Dream Screen Generates AI Backgrounds
YouTube announced on Thursday that its Dream Screen feature for Shorts now enables users to generate AI-generated video backgrounds…
YouTube Adds Livestream Gifting to Rival TikTok
YouTube introduced a new monetization feature for vertical livestreams, allowing viewers to purchase “Jewels” to send animated “gifts” to…
YouTube Tests AI Song Remix Feature with Select Creators
YouTube introduces a new AI-powered feature allowing select creators to remix songs, expanding creative possibilities on the platform Last…
YouTube Launches Affiliate Program in India with Flipkart
India now has YouTube’s affiliate program, which lets video uploaders tag products in their videos and make referral fees This comes…
YouTube Blocks Videos from Musicians in SESAC Dispute
Since Saturday, numerous YouTube videos featuring music from artists including Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and R.E.M. have been…
Try Guys Say Subscription Plan Works
The Try Guys say their 2nd Try subscription now makes up 20% of revenue, exceeding expectations as they aim for it to be their primary income…
YouTube Limits Teen Exposure to Fitness, Weight Content
On Thursday, YouTube announced that it would restrict teenagers’ exposure to videos that promote and idealize a specific fitness level…
YouTube’s New AI Tools for Music and Faces
On Thursday, YouTube unveiled a new suite of AI detection tools to safeguard creators, such as artists, actors, musicians, and athletes, from…
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56
Tragedy has struck a well-known Silicon Valley family as former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died at 56, according to social media posts by…
YouTube Tests Sleep Timer for Premium Users
YouTube introduces an innovative sleep timer feature for its Premium subscribers, enhancing viewing control and user experience during…
Testing Sleep Timer Feature on YouTube Premium
YouTube routinely conducts experiments with new features on its Premium tier The most recent test involves a sleep timer interrupting the…
YouTube Testing Google Gemini for Video Idea Brainstorming
YouTube is currently conducting a trial of integration with Google Gemini to assist creators in developing video concepts, titles, and…
YouTube Updates Eraser Tool to Remove Copyrighted Music
On July 4, YouTube unveiled an upgraded eraser tool designed for creators to effortlessly eliminate copyrighted music from their videos, while…
Logan Paul Sues YouTuber Over CryptoZoo
Logan Paul claims the films presented an inaccurate story and requests damages, interest, and legal costs totaling more than $75,000. Logan…
AI in China Made Ukrainian YouTuber Russian
Loiek, a 21-year-old Ukrainian, discovered that artificial intelligence had used her image to create alter personas on Chinese social media…
YouTube Tests Viewer Annotations for Video Context
In an effort to combat misinformation and enhance viewer understanding, YouTube is piloting a new feature allowing selected users to add…