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95% of the Time YouTube Promotes Legacy Media in Its Trending Tab, Not YouTubers
This provides evidence of something YouTube creators have long suspected – the Trending tab is merely a tool for pushing traditional media outlets.
YouTube Creator Mumbo Jumbo Says Warner Chappell Music Has Filed 400+ Fake Copyright Claims Against His Videos
Warner Chappell is the same company that filed fake copyright claims against Steven Crowder’s Dr. Trump parody video.
Microsoft Developer Discovers WhatsApp Is Leaking Your Private Data
The trouble with WhatsApp continues.
The EFF Is Representing Boxing Now, a YouTube Channel Targeted by UFC Copyright Trolls
Rights holders are ignoring fair use policies in recent years and are causing trouble for content creators.
YouTube Censors 14-Year-Old Creator Soph After BuzzFeed Hit Piece
YouTube has removed two of Soph’s videos, issued three strikes against her channel (which could lead to it being terminated), and temporarily blocked her from uploading.
YouTube Has Demonetized UK Political Candidate Carl Benjamin’s Popular Channel With Over 958,000 Subscribers
This is the third major move the tech giants have made against Benjamin since he announced his political campaign.
YouTube Appears to Be Breaking DMCA Law, Experts Say
YouTube cites DMCA when taking down content but doesn’t follow DMCA conventions.
YouTube Quietly Removes “Broadcast Yourself” Motto From Its Official Blog
It’s the latest sign that YouTube no longer cares about the independent content creators that helped grow its platform.
Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Trailer Reaction Videos Targeted With False YouTube Copyright Claims
Reaction videos should be protected under fair use but a number of music labels have filed bogus claims against YouTube creators reacting to the trailer, even when no trailer audio was used.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Suggests That Trade Offs Which Impact Innocent Creators Are Necessary
She says that YouTube’s past decisions to mass disable comments and block content that didn’t actually violate the community guidelines were necessary trade offs.
YouTube’s Move to Promote More So-Called “Authoritative Sources” Has Wiped Out $70 Billion From Google’s Value
Alphabet, the parent company of Google and several other subsidiaries have suffered from a sharp decline in revenue. The stock value of the company went down more than 8% on Tuesday, wiping out $70 billion in value. This Monday, it was reported that the ad revenue grew by 15% when compared to t
The Sri Lankan Government Has Lifted the Highly Controversial Social Media Ban Following the Easter Attack on Christians
The Sri Lankan Government has lifted the nine-day ban imposed social media sites Facebook, YouTube and more following the bombings in the country that took place during Easter. The country’s government stated that they banned social media sites to prevent the spreading of fake news and misinfor