The tool, which requires a celebrity to upload a digital replica, will flag potentially infringing content — like, say, a star playing a role in fan-generated movie — for a possible takedown.

YouTube now automatically holds back ads when live chat engagement peaks. Additionally, buying a Super Chat, Super Sticker, or virtual gift now earns you a personal, ad-free viewing window so you don’t miss the creator’s shoutout.

Over the years, YouTube has evolved from a source of Rickrolls and cat videos to a platform for some of the Internet’s most popular streaming content. Today, it costs more than ever to see that content,

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Google is sweetening is $19.99 AI Pro plan by offering users a 50% discount on a yearly YouTube Premium individual subscription.

YouTube Premium raised its individual subscription plan by $2 and its family plan by $4 on Friday, marking the latest example of "streamflation."

"We're updating the price for YouTube Premium plans in the U.S. for the first time since 2023 to continue delivering a high-quality experience that supports creators and artists on YouTube," a spokesperson said, via Business Insider.

A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health.

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The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.

YouTube appears to have silently changed the video counter feature on channels, making it more difficult to see how many videos someone has uploaded.