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YouTube CEO Declares War on AI Spam: 2026’s Top Priority Unveiled
January 22, 2026 – In a recent annual open letter released on Wednesday (local time), YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealed that combating “AI-generated spam” and detecting deepfakes will be top priorities for the platform in 2026. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly prevalent, distinguishing between authentic and synthetic media is growing more challenging, with deepfakes posing…
YouTube Rolls Out New Measures: Time Limits or One – Click Block to Curb Kids’ Short – Video Addiction
January 15, 2026 – As the issue of online safety for minors continues to draw global attention, YouTube is stepping up its efforts to enhance parental control features. On January 14 local time, YouTube announced a series of new restrictions specifically targeting its short – video section, Shorts, aiming to assist parents in better managing…
YouTube Rolls Out Option to Filter Out Shorts in Search Results
January 9, 2026 – YouTube has rolled out a series of updates to its advanced search tools today, with the most notable addition being the introduction of “Shorts” as a distinct content category. This change allows users to filter out short-form videos—those lasting three minutes or less—directly from their search results, addressing a long-standing frustration…
YouTube Updates Monetization: Videos Featuring Strong Vulgar Language in Initial 7 Seconds Get Full Ad Profits
July 31, 2025 – YouTube has recently made notable changes to its content monetization policies, drawing significant attention from creators. According to a video released by Conor Kavanagh, YouTube’s head of monetization policy experience, videos that feature strong profanity, such as the word “f*ck,” within the first seven seconds will now be eligible for full…
Australia to Block Under-16s from YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram in Landmark Social Media Crackdown
July 30, 2025 – Australia is set to enforce a sweeping social media ban for users under 16 starting December 10, with YouTube now included in the crackdown despite earlier exemptions. The government’s new rules will prohibit minors from creating accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and YouTube, marking a significant escalation…
YouTube Introduces $7.99 Premium Lite Subscription: Enjoy Ad-Free Videos, Except Music
March 6, 2025 – YouTube has today launched a new subscription service for US users, priced at $7.99 per month, which allows most videos to be played without advertisements, excluding music content. Dubbed “Premium Lite,” this new offering is tailored for users who infrequently engage with music videos or tunes on the platform. YouTube, despite…
Google Brings Chatbot Assistance to YouTube Premium, Alongside New Subscription Options
June 28, 2024 –YouTube Premium, Google’s premium video streaming service, has announced a series of exciting new features and expanded plan options for its subscribers. The latest updates, announced in the YouTube Help Community, aim to enhance the viewing experience and provide more flexibility for users. One of the standout new features is the “Jump…
YouTube Shorts Reaches 500 Billion Daily Views: A Rare Bright Spot for Alphabet
YouTube recently announced that its daily view count for short videos has surpassed 5 billion. This news comes as a rare bright spot for Alphabet, as the company has been facing challenges in various other business ventures. In a phone interview, Google’s Chief Business Officer, Philipp Schindler, described this as an “early stage” for Shorts…