Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case
Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case

The jury in a landmark trial testing claims about social media addiction against Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube determined that the two companies failed to warn users about the risks of using their products. The jury found the companies’ negligence was a substantial factor in harms like the mental health issues sustained by a now […]

YouTube is outsourcing its AI slop problem to you, and that’s a terrible idea

YouTube’s new AI slop rating feature sounds reasonable, but it could backfire in several ways.
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YouTube is now asking viewers if videos feel like AI slop

YouTube is testing a new feature that asks users to rate whether a video feels like AI slop, as it looks for new ways to tackle low-quality content.
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Channel Surfer lets you watch YouTube like it’s old-school cable TV

The web app lets you turn on YouTube and surf channels like you’re watching cable TV in the ’90s.

YouTube Premium vs YouTube Premium Lite: Is the affordable plan better for you?

Confused between YouTube’s Premium and Premium Lite subscriptions? Here’s what you need to know to make the right pick.
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What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court

Around a dozen parents huddled in the dim hallway outside the courtroom in February, nervously gripping paper tickets. They were glaring at a gray tote bag held by a member of the court staff – the one who’d determine, by lottery, if they made it inside. Pinned on bags and coats, butterfly clips honored children […]

What is YouTube Premium Lite? All you need to know about YouTube’s cheaper plan

YouTube Premium Lite offers a cheaper way to watch most videos without ads. Here’s everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and how it compares to the full Premium plan.
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YouTube overtakes Hollywood studios, but it will show you 30-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube’s ad revenue hit $40.4 billion in 2025, surpassing Disney, NBCU, Paramount, and WBD combined. The shift changes what “TV” means for viewers who can’t escape those unskippable spots.
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YouTube is finally addressing the riskiest side of deepfaked videos

YouTube is expanding its AI “likeness detection” system to journalists, government officials, and political candidates to help detect deepfake videos impersonating them.
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