YouTube's Ad Blocker Crackdown Slows Down Site, Google Denies Link
YouTube's recent browser slowdowns, initially attributed to its ad blocker crackdown, are now said to be unrelated to its efforts by the company. The slowdowns have been linked to a bug in the popular ad blocker, AdBlock, affecting YouTube and other websites. YouTube has clarified that the issue is not a result of its ad blocker detection and is offering troubleshooting tips for affected users.