YouTube Replaces Trending Page and Trending Now List with Category-Specific Charts

YouTube has announced that it will be removing its Trending page and Trending Now list, replacing them with category-specific charts as part of an effort to better align with the way users discover trending content today. This change marks a shift away from a single, all-encompassing list for trending content to displaying the most popular content in specific categories on YouTube Charts. The new category-specific charts include Trending Music Videos, Weekly Top Podcast Shows, and Trending Movie[…]

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YouTube to Update Monetization Policies to Target ‘Inauthentic’ Content Generated with AI Technology

YouTube is set to update its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) Monetization policies on July 15 to crack down on creators who generate revenue from “inauthentic” content, including mass-produced videos and other types of repetitive content. The move comes as concerns grow over the rise of AI-generated content on the platform. According to a page on YouTube’s Help documentation, creators have always been required to upload “original” and “authentic” content. The update aims to provide clearer guidelines on[…]

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YouTube Prepare to Launch Mobile Video Editor on iOS Devices

Google is set to bring its YouTube Create video editing app to iOS devices, nearly two years after its exclusive launch on Android. According to job listings reviewed by TechCrunch, the company is actively hiring software engineers in Bengaluru, India to develop the iOS version of the app. The YouTube Create app was first launched in the United States and seven other markets in September 2023, before expanding to 13 more markets by February 2024. The app[…]

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