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YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
Economic Times
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3m ago
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YouTube celebrated its milestone of over 20 billion video uploads in 20 years since its inception. Founded in 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, the platform now averages around 20 million daily uploads, offering content from tutorials to political ads. It has grown to over 2.5 billion global viewers, surpassing traditional cable in paid subscribers. Google’s 2006 purchase enhanced its revenue model, leveraging search and advertising expertise.
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A quarter of YouTube’s paid creators are earning money with Shorts
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube has announced that more than 1 in 4 creators in its Partner Program are now earning money with YouTube Shorts. This amounts to roughly 750,000 Shorts creators out of over 3 million creators in YouTube's ad sharing program. Shorts have been growing in popularity, with the number of Shorts uploaded on YouTube growing by 50% year over year. However, Shorts still lacks the influence and user base of TikTok. YouTube believes that Shorts' connection to the wider YouTube ecosystem gives it an edge on competitors, as users can easily transition from watching Shorts to watching full-length videos or subscribing to channels.
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YouTube removes 2.25 million videos in India for violating community guidelines in Q4 2023
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube removed over 2.25 million videos in India and over nine million globally during the fourth quarter of 2023 for violating its Community Guidelines. The platform emphasized that its guidelines are consistently enforced worldwide, with a combination of machine learning and human reviewers. Notably, more than 96% of the flagged videos were initially detected by machines, with over half removed before receiving any views. Additionally, YouTube terminated over 20 million channels globally for violating guidelines, mainly due to spam, and removed over 1.1 billion comments, the majority of which were spam as well.
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YouTube says over 25% of its creator partners now monetize via Shorts
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube reports that its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts, now has over 70 billion daily views, with over 25% of channels in the YouTube Partner Program monetizing their Shorts videos. This news comes as TikTok announced a significant increase in revenue from its revamped creator fund. YouTube introduced monetization options for Shorts creators in September 2022, offering 45% of ad revenue for those with 1,000 subscribers and 10 million Shorts views over 90 days. YouTube highlights that Shorts creators often monetize in other ways, and its overall YouTube Partner Program has paid out $70 billion in the last three years.
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Google says YouTube now has over 100 million subscribers
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Google announced that YouTube Music and YouTube Premium now have over 100 million paid subscribers, a significant increase from the 80 million paid users reported in November 2022. Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, revealed that the company's subscription business, including YouTube's paid plans, generates more than $15 billion annually. Philipp Schindler, Google's chief business officer, emphasized that Premium users are providing more value to partners, with each additional sign-up boosting earnings. YouTube has expanded its Premium subscription to over 100 countries. In Q4 2023, YouTube generated $9.2 billion in revenue for Google.
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People say they use recordings of random company Zoom meetings they found on YouTube to pretend they're busy at work
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
People have been using Zoom recordings found on YouTube to pretend they are in meetings and avoid work or small talk. Some organizations uploaded their Zoom meetings on YouTube, and people have found that playing these recordings on their computers makes them appear busy. This trend has been going on since 2020, and comments on the videos show that viewers appreciate the escape it provides. Students also use Zoom recordings to avoid their parents, and some even offer tips on how to make the ruse more convincing.
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Election falsehoods take off on YouTube as it looks the other way
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
In June 2023, YouTube allowed the spread of election misinformation on its platform, with videos containing false narratives about the 2020 election generating millions of views. Researchers found that YouTube placed ads on more than a third of these videos, allowing creators to profit from conspiracy theories and misinformation. Commentators like Rudy Giuliani, Tucker Carlson, and Ben Shapiro were among those spreading false claims. YouTube claimed that it allows open debate but removes videos with misleading information or threats. However, critics argue that YouTube's approach undermines the integrity of the democratic process.
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YouTube to allow three-minute Shorts: All about the new feature
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
YouTube Shorts is extending the length of its videos, allowing creators to upload videos up to three minutes long starting from October 15, 2024. The update aims to provide creators with more time to tell engaging stories and showcase their creativity. The new eligibility rules classify vertical or square videos of up to three minutes as Shorts, making them eligible for revenue-sharing. However, videos with third-party copyrighted content longer than one minute will be blocked globally and not eligible for monetization. Creators can upload the longer Shorts through YouTube Studio.
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MrBeast and Prime Video announce 'largest game show in history'
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
MrBeast, the biggest content creator on YouTube, has announced that he will be filming the largest game show ever and releasing it on Amazon's Prime Video. The show will feature over 1,000 contestants and a $5,000,000 prize, aiming to break world records. With MrBeast's already large budget for YouTube videos, it's no surprise that he is venturing into Hollywood. Prime Video has previously collaborated with popular creators to develop new shows. MrBeast's show, titled "Beast Games," aims to be 20 times better than his usual videos, with a bigger budget and no constraint on money.
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93% of 1.9 million videos removed in India for violations flagged by machines: YouTube
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube removed over 1.9 million videos in India and over 6.48 million globally between January and March 2023 for violating its Community Guidelines. More than 93% of flagged videos were detected by machines, and over 69% of these had fewer than 10 views before removal. The platform also removed over 8.7 million channels and 853 million comments for violations in Q1 2023. YouTube introduced a one-time warning system in 2019, resulting in over 80% of warned creators not violating policies again. Creators will now have access to educational training courses when receiving Community Guidelines warnings.
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YouTube launches Hype, new tool for emerging creators
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
YouTube has introduced a new product called Hype, designed to help emerging creators reach new audiences. The update allows creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers to boost their videos if they have been out for less than a week. This update aims to provide smaller and medium-sized creators with a level playing field. In addition to Hype, YouTube has also launched tools to help artists control AI-generated videos that sound like them. YouTube CEO Neil Mohan stated that supporting the creator economy is a top priority. YouTube plans to integrate Google DeepMind's video generator, Veo, into YouTube Shorts.
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