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YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing platform that was launched in 2005 by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. It has since become one of the most popular websites in the world, with over 2 billion monthly active users. YouTube permits users to upload, transmit, and consider videotapes on a broad spectrum of matters. One of the special characteristics of YouTube is its algorithm, which means tapes to users established on their viewing records and claims.This has made YouTube a popular platform for discovering new content and exploring different topics. YouTube has become an important platform for content creators, with many individuals and businesses using the platform to create and share their videos. YouTube offers a range of tools and features t...

YouTube Denies Claims of Hiding Ad Skip Button

YouTube is the top video streaming platform for billions worldwide. While many people pay for Premium subscriptions to avoid ads, millions still opt to watch ads to enjoy content for free. Typically, users can skip ads after a few seconds, but some have recently accused YouTube of intentionally hiding the skip button, forcing them to watch full ads. Some users have claimed that black rectangles are blocking the skip button. In response, YouTube spokesperson Oluwa Falodun addressed these accusations in a statement to The Verge, denying the claims. Falodun clarified that YouTube isn’t removing the skip ad button but has made some changes to how ads are displayed. "YouTube is not hiding the skip button. On skippable ads, the button still appears after 5 seconds, as usual," Falodun st...

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...