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YouTube Expands Hype to 39 Countries and Adds AI Video Summaries for Creators

1 days ago

YouTube has expanded its hype feature to 39 countries, allowing fans to support emerging creators with under 500,000 subscribers by hyping up to three videos weekly. Hyped videos earn points and can appear on a leaderboard, with smaller creators receiving bigger boosts. New features include a hype button, hyped badges, notifications, and analytics for creators. Upcoming updates will add interest-specific leaderboards and sharing options.

YouTube Music celebrates 10 years with updates to enhance fan and artist ties

2 days ago

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YouTube Music marks 10 years with updates that deepen fan-artist connections. Users can comment on albums and playlists, enjoy daily-updated taste match playlists, and access over 300M tracks including live shows and covers. A Bandsintown partnership helps fans find concerts nearby. New fan badges and video watch milestones boost engagement and support for artists.

Google Ads Monthly Slides with AI Insights

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Create professional Google Ads performance reports in Google Slides with AI insights and visualizations. Transform Google Ads data into polished presentations featuring AI-generated insights and custom visuals to impress stakeholders and streamline reporting. Use cases include reducing manual reporting time, presenting insights without design skills, maintaining reporting schedules, identifying trends, and sharing campaign insights for strategic decisions.

YouTube launches AI age detection to enhance teen safety and content controls

29 days ago

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YouTube is expanding its age-appropriate protections for US teens by using machine learning to estimate users' ages based on viewing history and search behavior. This AI-driven system will apply safety measures like disabling personalized ads and limiting certain content for users identified as under 18. Users can verify their age if misclassified. The rollout will start with a small group and expand after monitoring.

YouTube Shorts introduces AI tools for Photo to Video and dynamic effects

1 months ago

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YouTube Shorts has introduced new creation tools to enhance video making. The Photo to video feature turns pictures into animated videos, available now in select countries. New generative effects transform doodles and selfies with AI-powered visuals. The AI playground offers tools for generating videos, images, and music, accessible in certain regions. All AI creations include SynthID watermarks and labels to ensure transparency.

YouTube launches AI search carousel and conversational AI for better discovery

1 months ago

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YouTube is introducing two AI features to improve search and discovery. An AI-powered search carousel suggests videos and topic descriptions, helping users find relevant content like travel or shopping videos. This feature is available to US Premium members. Additionally, a conversational AI tool is expanding to some non-Premium US users, offering info, recommendations, and quizzes to enhance learning and video discovery.

YouTube unveils new ad options and features at 2025 BrandCast event

3 months ago

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YouTube introduced new ad options at its 2025 BrandCast event for its 20th birthday. Innovations include Cultural Moments Sponsorships for brand integration during key events and a live NFL game experience in Brazil on YouTube without extra fees. The Peak Points product highlights engaging moments in content for brand placement. Additionally, immersive Masthead ads and Shoppable CTV features allow viewers to engage with products directly on their screens.

YouTube backs NO FAKES Act to protect creators and viewers from AI-generated content

4 months ago

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YouTube supports the NO FAKES Act to protect creators and viewers from unauthorized AI-generated content. Introduced by Senators Coons and Blackburn, this legislation aims to create legal frameworks for these issues. YouTube collaborates with industry partners to enhance rights management and has updated privacy processes for individuals to request removal of harmful content. The act emphasizes safeguards while promoting responsible AI use.

YouTube Launches New Editing Tools for Shorts to Enhance Creator Experience

4 months ago

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YouTube Shorts is launching five new creation tools this spring. An upgraded video editor will enable precise edits, music addition, and previews. A syncing feature will align clips with music beats. Templates will allow photo uploads and effects, crediting original creators. Users can add image stickers from their gallery and create unique AI stickers from text prompts. These updates aim to boost creativity and personalization in Shorts.

YouTube Launches Ad-Free Premium Lite Subscription

5 months ago

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YouTube is launching Premium Lite in the US for $7.99 per month, allowing ad-free viewing of most videos. It will expand to Thailand, Germany, and Australia. This follows YouTube Music and Premium reaching over 125 million subscribers. Premium Lite offers an affordable option for viewers and revenue for creators. Users wanting ad-free music and more features should choose the Premium plan. YouTube will continue to enhance subscription benefits.