YouTube says it is 'not hiding the skip button' on ads
Briefly

Recent reports from YouTube users indicate that the platform is altering the way ads function, particularly making it less straightforward to skip them.
YouTube states that the skip button is not being removed, but is instead displayed differently, appearing after 5 seconds into ad playback as always.
YouTube is modifying the ad experience by reducing elements on the ads player, aiming to create a cleaner interface for users to engage with advertisements.
Despite YouTube's reassurance about the skip button, the platform is expanding ad placements and tightening controls against ad-blocking software.
Read at The Verge
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