YouTube was co-founded by Jawed Karim, Steve Chen, and Chad Hurley in 2005, initially aiming to connect people romantically. However, it quickly evolved into a platform for sharing videos, beginning with Karim's memorable 19-second video at the San Diego Zoo. Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion a year later. On its 20th anniversary, YouTube reports over 114 million channels and significant revenue from advertising, solidifying its place as the second-most visited website today, just behind Google. Karim, a reclusive figure, played a pivotal role in shaping the site into a powerhouse of user-generated content.
On the 20th anniversary of its launch, YouTube continues to enjoy huge popularity that translates into earnings that exceeded $50 billion in 2024.
Karim's presence at the creation of the platform and his crucial ideas transformed YouTube into the largest audiovisual content platform, the second-most visited website.
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