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YouTubers aren’t relying on ad revenue anymore — here’s how some are diversifying

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YouTube has become the biggest platform out there, offering tons of opportunities for creators to earn a living. Back in June, the company reported that its creative ecosystem added over $55 billion to the U.S. GDP and created more than 490,000 full-time jobs. However, many YouTubers have reduced their reliance on ad revenue and brand […]

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YouTube makes it easier for teens to find informative mental health content

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YouTube announced Tuesday the launch of a new dedicated section for teen-focused mental health and wellbeing content, making it easier for users 13-17 years old to find age-appropriate information on topics like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders.  When adolescents search for terms like “depression” in the search bar, a specific row of videos appears

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YouTubers who were kicked off the platform for rule violations can now request a ‘second chance’

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YouTube announced on Thursday that creators whose channels were previously terminated will be able to request new accounts. “We know many terminated creators deserve a second chance – YouTube has evolved and changed over the past 20 years, and we’ve had our share of second chances to get things right with our community too,” YouTube

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MrBeast says AI could threaten creators’ livelihoods, calling it ‘scary times’ for the industry

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Top YouTube creator MrBeast is worried about AI’s impact on creators’ livelihoods, despite having dabbled with using the technology himself. On Monday, the creator posted his concerns on social media, where he openly wondered how AI-generated videos could affect the “millions of creators currently making content for a living.” “Scary times,” he added. MrBeast, whose

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YouTubers aren’t relying on ad revenue anymore — here’s how some are diversifying

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YouTube has become the biggest platform out there, offering tons of opportunities for creators to earn a living. Back in June, the company reported that its creative ecosystem added over $55 billion to the U.S. GDP and created more than 490,000 full-time jobs. However, many YouTubers have reduced their reliance on ad revenue and brand

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YouTube Music tests AI hosts that share trivia and commentary

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YouTube Music is testing AI music hosts that provide relevant stories, fan trivia, and commentary about what you’re listening to, the company announced on Friday. The move comes two years after Spotify launched an AI DJ that delivers a curated selection of music alongside AI-powered spoken commentary about the tracks and artists you like. YouTube

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YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for spreading misinformation

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YouTube will allow creators whose accounts were terminated for repeated violations of COVID-19 and election integrity policies to rejoin the platform, according to a letter that YouTube parent company Alphabet sent to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Tuesday. “Reflecting the Company’s commitment to free expression, YouTube will provide an opportunity for all creators to rejoin

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Updates to Studio, YouTube Live, new gen AI tools, and everything else announced at Made on YouTube

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At its annual Made on YouTube event this week, YouTube unveiled tons of new updates, features, and tools geared toward creators, including updates to YouTube Live, new ways to monetize, and more. Studio updates include “likeness” detection and lip-synced dubs, and the company is offering new AI tools for podcasters to help promote their shows.

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YouTube Music launches new tools for artists to reward fans with exclusive merch and videos

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During YouTube’s Made On event on Tuesday, the company announced three features coming to YouTube Music, which are designed to deepen the connection between artists and their dedicated fans. One of the new features allows users to initiate a countdown for upcoming releases and to pre-save their favorite tracks or albums in advance. The countdown

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