Hamed Latifi started the 'Afghanistan Streets' YouTube channel in 2023 to showcase daily life under Taliban rule through videos of construction works, local shops, and traditional Afghan activities. [ more ]
YouTube's been experimenting with ads that play while your video is paused
Google experimenting with pause ads on YouTube's TV app may lead to their inclusion on mobile/desktop, causing conflicting incentives for users and creators. [ more ]
YouTube prevents ad-blocking mobile apps from accessing its videos
YouTube is cracking down on ad-blocking apps for mobile, emphasizing the importance of supporting creators through ad revenue or Premium subscriptions. [ more ]
Why Brands Need to Be Aware of YouTube's New AI Disclosure Rules
Fighting misinformation against AI-generated content remains crucial on platforms like YouTube by implementing disclosure rules for realistic altered or synthetic content.
YouTube requires creators to disclose AI-generated content involving real people or scenarios to increase transparency and prevent confusion. [ more ]
YouTube close to making controversial change to how ads appear in videos
YouTube, under Alphabet, is testing new ad formats like pause ads for increased revenue and brand lift. Tightening restrictions on ad blockers to support creators. [ more ]
Fintech's On-Ramp To Retail Media; Does YouTube Count As CTV, Digital Or Both? | AdExchanger
The fin-tech valuation landscape has been fluctuating over the years, influenced by factors like data-driven marketing services revenue potential. [ more ]
YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers expands to third-party apps
YouTube is enhancing its anti-ad blocker policy to prevent third-party apps from bypassing ads, emphasizing the importance of ads in supporting creators. [ more ]
How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.
OpenAI faced a supply problem and used a speech recognition tool called Whisper to transcribe YouTube videos for training its A.I. system.
Tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta have pushed boundaries and debated ethical dilemmas in obtaining digital data for advancing AI technology. [ more ]
OpenAI Secretly Trained GPT-4 With More Than a Million Hours of Transcribed YouTube Videos
OpenAI's latest text-to-video generator, Sora, may have been trained using publicly available and licensed data, including transcribed YouTube videos.
AI companies like OpenAI and Google are using murky and potentially copyright-infringing data to train their models, leading to lawsuits and accusations of misattributing practices. [ more ]
YouTube Adds Members Only Shorts To Drive Creator Subscriptions
Creators can now offer exclusive short-form content to subscribers through Members Only Shorts.
Members Only Shorts can be used for special announcements, product drops, limited-time deals, Q&As, behind-the-scenes looks, or previews of upcoming content. [ more ]
YouTube Adds 'Members Only Shorts' to Help Drive Creator Subscriptions
Creators can share exclusive short-form content with paying subscribers using Members Only Shorts.
Using Members Only Shorts can add exclusivity to existing content, aiding creators in engaging with their audience and offering special perks. [ more ]
Content creators on YouTube are required to label videos using AI clearly. Disclosure is mandatory for altered media that might be mistaken for real. [ more ]
Noahfinnce on 'duty' to trans fans and the wild story he's heard about himself
Noahfinnce, a singer-songwriter and YouTuber, reflects on growing up on the internet and dealing with the pressures of fame and online presence.
Noah has successfully navigated between his music career and YouTube presence, sharing his transition journey and creating LGBTQ+-focused content. [ more ]
YouTube Competitor Analysis: How I Do It in 5 Easy Steps
YouTube is the biggest video-sharing platform with over 2.70 billion users, estimated to reach 2.85 billion by 2025.
Competitor analysis on YouTube helps understand competitors' strategies, content performance, audience tactics, and industry trends for a comprehensive content strategy. [ more ]
As YouTube Marks One Year As Nielsen's Top U.S. Streaming Platform, Senior Execs Nicky Rettke And Tara Walpert Levy Talk NFL, Ad Innovation And How Creators Invaded The Living Room
YouTube TV surpassed 8 million subscribers, YouTube Shorts hit 80 billion daily views globally.
YouTube dominates living rooms with 8.6% of U.S. TV viewing, maintaining No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive months. [ more ]