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YouTube

Video sharing and streaming platform

youtube.com

Headquarters: San Bruno, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 1,000–150,000
Industry: Broadcasting

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Latest news about YouTube

In short: YouTube reported record World Cup viewership and $11 billion in quarterly ad revenue while expanding AI tools and streaming partnerships.

Company announcements

July 1 YouTube

YouTube introduces supervised kid accounts in Türkiye and MENA

The accounts offer age-appropriate experiences with parental controls and built-in protections.

April 28 YouTube

YouTube introduces learning tools for teachers and students

Features include an AI-powered 'Ask' button, quizzes, Study Hall partnership, Courses, and ad-free YouTube Player for Education. Over 5.5 billion views on U.S. learning content last June.

April 21 YouTube

YouTube expands likeness detection to entertainment industry

The AI tool detects deepfakes, enabling celebrities and agencies like CAA, UTA, WME to request removals. Supported by leading talent agencies.

April 20 YouTube

YouTube launches Shorts parental controls in Europe

Parents can set daily time limits for the Shorts feed, including zero minutes, and create supervised kid accounts easily. Dr. Garth Graham shares five tips for healthy digital habits.

Media coverage

July 30 CNBC

YouTube TV Bolsters Its Sports Lineup With ESPN, NBC Deals

The streaming service significantly expands its sports programming.

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