YouTube Apologizes for Wrongly Banning Channels
A YouTube system error resulted in the unintended banning of several channels, with creators receiving notifications that their accounts had been removed due to "Spam & Deceptive Practices." YouTube has since issued an apology and is working to resolve the issue, though the company has not disclosed the reason behind the bans, leaving creators to suspect an issue with the platform's automation.
"Hi Creators – We're aware of a problem causing some channels to be wrongly flagged for spam and removed. Our teams are investigating and restoring the channels as we speak. Thank you for your patience."
On Thursday night, YouTube addressed the issue on X, stating that some channels were mistakenly flagged for spam and removed. The company confirmed it was investigating the problem and wor...