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YouTube Introduces AI Upscaling and New Tools to Enhance TV Content

YouTube Introduces AI Upscaling and New Tools to Enhance TV Content

15 days ago

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YouTube is enhancing the TV viewing experience with five new features for creators. These include support for 4K thumbnails, AI upscaling of videos from SD to HD, immersive channel previews, improved contextual search prioritizing channel content, and shopping features like QR codes and timed product highlights. These updates aim to boost content quality, discovery, and viewer engagement on TV screens, supporting creators' growth in the living room market.

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YouTube Introduces Likeness Detection Tool for Facial Recognition in Videos

YouTube Introduces Likeness Detection Tool for Facial Recognition in Videos

23 days ago

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YouTube is launching a likeness detection tool for creators to upload their facial image to identify unauthorized uses, including AI deepfakes. This requires a face scan and government ID for verification within YouTube Studio. Privacy concerns arise from storing facial data on Google’s servers. While it helps manage likeness, it may not be fully reliable, as some instances could be missed. Testing is ongoing, with plans for wider rollout.

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Automate Meta Ads Creative Generation and Uploading

Automate Meta Ads Creative Generation and Uploading

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Markifact automates the creation and uploading of Meta ads using AI. Users generate custom visuals and matching ad copy by writing detailed prompts and uploading reference images. Ads are uploaded in a paused status for review before going live. This tool allows for quick creation of multiple ad variations, adaptation to market trends, and scaling of campaigns without needing extensive design or copywriting resources.

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YouTube rolls out new mental health support tools built for teens

YouTube rolls out new mental health support tools built for teens

1 months ago

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YouTube is launching mental health tools and content for teens on topics like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders. Partnering with experts and organizations, it offers credible, age-appropriate videos in several countries. The initiative aims to provide trusted information and support on a platform teens use, with policies to protect users and promote safe exploration of health and wellbeing topics.

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YouTube connects organic success to paid media effectiveness for brands

YouTube connects organic success to paid media effectiveness for brands

1 months ago

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YouTube has introduced the brand pulse report, linking organic success to paid media effectiveness. This report offers a unified view of a brand's presence on YouTube, utilizing AI to assess both paid and organic content. It features metrics like Total Unique Viewers and % Share of Watch Time, illustrating how paid ads can enhance organic views. Brands can leverage these insights for better content strategies. The report is currently available for select advertisers.

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YouTube launches Activation Partners program to boost advertising support

YouTube launches Activation Partners program to boost advertising support

1 months ago

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YouTube launched the YouTube Activation Partners program to support advertisers by connecting them with trusted third-party partners skilled in buying strategies and campaign management. As the leading streaming platform, YouTube aims to help brands and agencies optimize their media buying and achieve better results through this diverse network of providers.

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YouTube launches A/B title testing and AI analytics in Studio for creators

YouTube launches A/B title testing and AI analytics in Studio for creators

1 months ago

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YouTube celebrates 20 years by introducing new tools to enhance creator experience and audience engagement. AI-powered features like Veo 3 Fast simplify Shorts creation, while YouTube Studio gains A/B title testing, collaboration tools, and likeness detection. Live streaming and podcast video tools are upgraded. YouTube Music adds fan engagement options, and brand collaborations and shopping features expand with AI support.

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YouTube launches Gift Effects, Gift Goals experiment, and direct Community links

YouTube launches Gift Effects, Gift Goals experiment, and direct Community links

2 months ago

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YouTube launched gift effects and direct links for Communities to improve creator-audience engagement. Gift effects offer five interactive options shown when viewers use Jules, a virtual currency for GIFs in vertical livestreams. They are rolling out in the US on eligible channels. YouTube is also testing gift goals, letting creators set contribution targets during live streams to encourage viewer participation and community building.

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

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

2 months ago

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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.

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

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

2 months 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.

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