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YouTube can now warn creators about copyright issues before videos are posted

The Verge

In an effort to make the process of uploading a video and receiving ad revenue easier, YouTube is rolling out a new tool called “Checks” that tells a creator ahead of time if their video contains copyrighted material and complies with advertising guidelines. This new system is reliant on Content ID.

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YouTube tries to become more transparent with in-depth guide to monetization

The Verge

YouTube offered more transparency into which videos can run ads and which can’t, including pranks and videos that fall under hateful content, in a breakdown of its monetization guidelines published in May. One of the most important subjects addressed is when YouTube allows advertising on videos that contain “hateful content.”

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Top streamer says Twitch revoked her ability to run ads without warning

The Verge

Siragusa said in a tweet that it’s because her streams are “not advertiser friendly.”. The advertising ban comes months into what’s become known as the “ hot tub meta ” on Twitch. This is an ALARMING precedent,” she wrote, saying there were no communicated guidelines for why her ad privileges were revoked.

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AI-powered Willy Wonka Experience makes children cry

Dataconomy

The incident, which led to an outcry among children, was a direct result of the disparity between the AI-generated advertisements’ promises of an “immersive experience” and the actual venue—a minimally adorned warehouse. Are AI-generated commercials the future of advertising?

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YouTube has paid more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and others over the last three years

The Verge

The number of new channels that joined the company’s Partner Program , which allows creators to earn advertising revenue, more than doubled in 2020. Mainly, transparency, especially where content strikes and advertising dollars are concerned. YouTube also “contributed approximately $16 billion to the U.S.

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YouTube has removed Steven Crowder from its Partner Program indefinitely

The Verge

Here’s YouTube’s statement (including links): In order to monetize on YouTube, channels must comply with the YouTube Partner Program policies , which include our Community Guidelines , Google AdSense program policies , and Advertiser-Friendly Guidelines.

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YouTube is relaxing some rules about ads on drug-related videos

The Verge

From this month, Google is updating some of its YouTube ad guidelines about drug-related videos. You can see the exact changes by comparing a backup of YouTube’s old content guidelines from last month with the guidelines that are live now. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. cannabis and derivatives THC and CBD).”.

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