News & Reviews:   YouTube

According to a study, over 20% of video content shown by YouTube's algorithm to new users on the platform is AI-generated. So, what should you know about it?

In early December, I came across a nostalgic Facebook post reminiscing about how simple the platform once was, before reels, algorithms, and endless noise took over. Having used social media since 2009, that moment made me realise how much not just Facebook, but all major platforms have changed, and why I now find myself pulling away from them more often: social media nowadays is worse than ever.

We reported about YouTube demonitising Screen Culture and KH Studios before for releasing thousands of fake AI trailers. Today, it seems that the tech giant has swung the axe. YouTube has permanently shut down these two channels after repeatedly violating the platform’s rules against spam and misleading metadata. Visitors now see an unavailable message when trying to access their pages.

Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that internet messaging and social media platforms with at least eight million users in the country will be automatically regarded as registered holders of the Class ASP(C) Application Service Provider licence starting 1 January 2026, under the implementation of the Deeming Provision of Section 46A of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Towards the year-end, music streaming services would often release a recap of what you have listened to all year long. This December, YouTube is rolling out "YouTube Recap", a first-of-its-kind personalised year-end summary for its users. The feature was officially announced on YouTube’s blog.

Besides the in-app messaging feature, YouTube is also testing other features on its platform. So, what should you know about it?

Recently, YouTube announced that it is experimenting with a new feature: built-in messaging support in the YouTube mobile app. So, what should you know about it?

According to The Verge, YouTube announced today that it will gradually start upscaling older videos to HD using artificial intelligence (AI). That said, what should you know about it?

Access to watching video content on YouTube has been restricted again. This time, video game content that features extreme violence and has gambling elements cannot be viewed by underage users or without logging into their account. So, what should you know about it?

Today, YouTube is introducing a Likeness Detection feature that will identify artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content featuring your face. So, what should you know about it?