Inside the 'arms race' between YouTube and ad blockers
Against all odds, open source hackers keep outfoxing one of the wealthiest companies.
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YouTube Music brings personalized album art to its 2023 Recap
You can view your listening stats in the main YouTube app for the first time.
Google's Bard AI chatbot is getting better at understanding YouTube videos
You can now ask it detailed questions about the contents of videos on the platform.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Google admits YouTube's war on ad blockers is resulting in 'suboptimal viewing' experiences
Viewers report having to wait around 5 seconds before their YouTube video loads.
YouTube will now let breastfeeding and twerking videos be monetized
However, a child must be present in breastfeeding videos.
YouTube's first AI-generated music tools can clone artist voices and turn hums into melodies
Musicians like John Legend and Troye Sivan are lending their voices.
YouTube rolls out high bitrate 1080p to all Premium subscribers
There are also a handful of new AI-powered features you can test out.
Google, Meta and other social media companies will be forced to defend teen addiction lawsuits
A federal judge has rejected the companies' efforts to dismiss the lawsuits.
YouTube will let musicians and actors request takedowns of their deepfakes
The company is also rolling out clearer labels on content created using AI.
YouTube will soon show visitors a personalized For You section on channel pages
The feature launches on November 20.
Thousands of people are uninstalling ad blockers after YouTube's big crackdown
Ad blocking companies say that YouTube's changes are hurting them.
YouTube tests AI-generated comment summaries and a chatbot for videos
YouTube Premium subscribers can trial the experimental features.
How the meandering legal definition of 'fair use' cost us Napster but gave us Spotify
From DMCA takedowns to Content ID filters, labels continue to crack down on online music sharing.
YouTube's new teen protections limit recommendations on potentially harmful videos
The company is also increasing the frequency of its Bedtime and Take a Break reminders.YouTube is cracking down on ad blockers globally
Viewers have to enable ads if they don't want to pay for the $14-a-month YouTube Premium.
YouTube Music now lets you generate your own AI playlist art
You can design the the cover art right in the app.
Twitch will allow simulcasting to competitor streaming platforms
Users can stream on other sites, as long as they're not bound by exclusivity agreements.
YouTube may soon let musicians lend their AI voices to creators
The video hosting platform is currently negotiating with recording companies, according to sources.YouTube's new news hub directs you toward reliable sources
The platform is also helping outlets create news-focused Shorts.
YouTube is rolling out a new 'You' section as part of a substantial update
There’s also quicker searching through videos, an improved library, a mobile lock screen and more.
