YouTube is planning to introduce changes to its monetization policy by mid-July, which could make it more difficult for content creators to earn revenue from AI-generated, low-quality, or repetitive videos. The move aims to improve the overall quality of content and protect advertisers’ interests. In an official statement, YouTube said the updated policy will offer […]
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YouTube rolls out 2 new AI features to boost search and interaction
YouTube has launched two exciting new AI-powered features to improve how users find and interact with videos on its platform. These updates come as part of YouTube’s ongoing push to make video watching easier and more personalized using artificial intelligence. The first new tool is an AI-based video search assistant. It suggests videos based on […]
PTA denies youTube ban, says viral notice is from 2012
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that a viral notice about a YouTube ban is outdated. The notice, dated back to 2012, is being wrongly shared on social media. PTA urged people to ignore this false information. The original ban came after protests against the film Innocence of Muslims and was ordered by the […]
Tech giants challenge youtube’s exemption in Australia’s child protection law
Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok have called on the Australian government to reconsider its decision to exempt YouTube from a new law banning social media use for children under 16. The law, passed in November, imposes strict regulations requiring platforms to block minors from logging in or face hefty fines of up to A$49.5 […]
YouTube to remove some ad controls for creators
A number of significant adjustments are being made to the creators’ access to YouTube’s ad controls. Pre-roll, post-roll, skippable, and non-skippable ad controls for new videos will no longer be available on the platform as of November. The information was exposed in a company support letter signed by “Rob,” a member of the YouTube staff. […]
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music arrive in Pakistan
YouTube Premium provides a greater viewing experience by eliminating advertisements, background play, and video offline downloads. It also comes with YouTube Music Premium, which offers ad-free music, background play, and song downloads. YouTube Music is a dedicated music streaming app with official songs, albums, playlists, artist radio, and a vast catalog of remixes, live performances, […]
YouTube to end Stories feature by June
After almost six years of launch, Google is ending YouTube stories on June 26, 2023. In an announcement on its support page, Google informed the users that the Stories feature is being removed to prioritise other options such as Community posts, Shorts, Live, etc. From June 26 onwards, the option to create a YouTube Story will […]
YouTube expands audio and podcast advertising for brands
YouTube expands audio and podcast advertising for brands. Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) YouTube will expand ways for advertisers to reach music and podcast listeners and viewers on connected televisions, the company said on Monday. The announcements come as the advertising industry has struggled amid record-high inflation and supply-chain disruptions, which have caused some brands to pull […]
Punjab: Teachers are prohibited to use YouTube
The School Education Department (SED) of Punjab has decided that teachers are not allowed to use YouTube. SED received complaints that some teachers are running YouTube channels. The department has ordered relevant authorities to watch these teachers’ activities and SED is also creating a list of teachers who are running YouTube channels. An official said […]
Youtuber Zaid Ali nearly died
Known YouTuber Zaid Ali T, who met with an accident and suffered a head injury. He requested followers for prayers. Digital creator and vlogger took to his Instagram stories to update his fans about his disappearance from an otherwise active social media life. Touching upon the ‘most hectic days of life’, Ali noted, “I was […]