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YouTube looks to improve its TV app with QR codes for shopping, AI-powered upscaling

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YouTube on Wednesday showed off several new updates aimed at improving its TV user interface.  Key updates include the introduction of QR codes that let you identify and shop for items in tagged videos, AI-powered upscaling, and improved search. The updates come as the platform focuses on solidifying its position in the living room. YouTube […]

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YouTube’s likeness detection technology has officially launched

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YouTube revealed on Tuesday that its likeness detection technology has officially rolled out to eligible creators in the YouTube Partner Program, following a pilot phase. The technology allows creators to request the removal of AI-generated content that uses their likeness. This is the first wave of the rollout, a YouTube spokesperson informed TechCrunch, adding that

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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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