All articles tagged with #youtube
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Washington Post
Recent research indicates a significant increase in screen time among children under 2 years old, raising concerns among experts about the potential impacts on early development.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by dexerto.com
YouTube has introduced new search filters, including a dedicated Shorts filter, to give users more control over video results, making it easier to find long-form or short-form content and streamlining the search experience.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by The Verge
YouTube is updating its search filters to allow users to specifically filter for Shorts or longform videos, removing some ineffective filters and renaming the sorting options to improve user experience.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by 9to5Google
YouTube is updating its video search filters by renaming, removing, and adjusting options to improve user experience, including adding a Shorts filter, changing duration options, removing 'Last hour' and 'Sort by Rating' filters, and emphasizing 'Popularity' for relevant videos. These changes aim to make filters more intuitive, though they are not yet widely rolled out.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by TNA Wrestling
Viral YouTuber BrandonDoesEverything (BDE) has signed with TNA Wrestling, marking his transition into professional wrestling. BDE, known for his gaming and wrestling content, has a background in acting and content creation, and will participate in upcoming TNA events in Dallas, including the debut of their new TV show and a pay-per-view event.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by bgr.com
Certain popular apps like Netflix, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and Snapchat are major battery drainers on smartphones, with Netflix being the highest, consuming up to 1,500% of a full battery charge per month due to extensive usage and background processes, highlighting the importance of managing app activity to preserve battery life.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Disney settled with the DOJ for $10 million over allegations of violating child privacy laws by improperly collecting data from children under 13 on YouTube, and has agreed to implement measures to ensure future compliance with COPPA.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Al Jazeera
Disney agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations of violating US child privacy laws by unlawfully collecting data from children via YouTube videos without parental consent, and has been ordered to improve its data protection practices.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Reuters
Disney agreed to pay a $10 million fine to settle allegations of violating child privacy laws by improperly labeling videos on YouTube, which allowed the collection of personal data from children under 13 for targeted advertising. The settlement requires Disney to improve its compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CNBC
Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million fine and implement compliance measures after allegations of violating child privacy laws, specifically the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, related to its YouTube operations and collection of data from children viewing kid-directed videos.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by MPR News
A viral YouTube video by Nick Shirley claims to investigate a billion-dollar fraud scandal in Minnesota involving Somali-owned daycare centers, but experts criticize it for lacking factual backing and ethical journalistic standards. The FBI is aware of the video, and it has sparked discussions about the rise of independent influencers who often prioritize narratives over verified facts, raising concerns about misinformation and the importance of thorough investigative journalism.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Mashable
A study by Kapwing reveals that over 20% of new YouTube Shorts are low-quality, AI-generated content, with a significant portion of the first 500 videos being AI-created or brainrot, highlighting the growing prevalence of AI slop on the platform and its global variation.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by PCMag
A report by Kapwing reveals that over 21% of YouTube content is now AI-generated, dubbed 'AI slop,' with South Korea leading in consumption. The rise of AI in content creation extends beyond video to written articles and workplace materials, raising concerns about quality and authenticity. Platforms like TikTok are taking steps to combat AI slop by introducing features to identify AI-generated content.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Guardian
A study reveals that over 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are low-quality AI-generated content, dubbed 'AI slop,' which has amassed billions of views and significant revenue, highlighting a growing industry of AI-driven, often low-quality content across social media platforms.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by NJ.com
Harry Styles sparked speculation about his musical return after posting a nostalgic video on YouTube, hinting at a possible comeback following his hiatus since 2022, which has excited fans and fueled rumors of new music or projects.