"YouTube took a swipe at Disney when responding to its request to restore ABC stations for one day. YouTube TV said in the past two elections, its viewers largely did not watch ABC. The company added that a one-day restoration would confuse subscribers. YouTube did not hold back in its latest jab at Disney. In a statement published on Monday, YouTube TV took a swipe at ABC News, outlining why it won't restore the news outlet's stations on its platform for 24 hours."
"On Monday, Disney sought to thaw weekslong tensions with the Google-owned platform after the two companies failed to negotiate a new contract that would let YouTube TV subscribers watch Disney's television channels. A Disney spokesperson said in a statement that the company asked YouTube to bring back ABC for Tuesday's US Election Day. Voters head to the polls for key local contests, including the New York City mayor's election and California's Proposition 50, which decides whether officials can redraw the state's congressional map."
Disney asked YouTube TV to temporarily restore ABC stations for US Election Day to ensure voter access to local coverage amid a carriage dispute. YouTube TV declined the request, arguing a one-day restoration would confuse subscribers who might briefly regain then lose access. YouTube TV cited internal viewership data showing most tuned-in subscribers did not watch ABC on the last two election days and pointed to alternative election coverage available across other broadcast stations and on the main YouTube service for free. The dispute follows failed negotiations over a new contract for Disney channels.
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