Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Google of furthering the US political agenda, criticizing YouTube for slowing down video speeds in Russia. This comes amid increasing pressure on foreign tech firms in Russia, with bans on other platforms but YouTube remains active. The Kremlin denies disrupting YouTube, blaming Google for insufficient investment, a claim Google refutes. YouTube’s removal of pro-Russian content has worsened tensions.
A Pakistani talent show, ‘Talent Got Pakistan,’ faced online ridicule after a participant pointed out its lack of prize money, mirroring a successful Indian show, ‘India’s Got Latent.’ The incident went viral, sparking a debate about originality and cultural appropriation.
YouTube is launching an experimental AI tool allowing content creators to remix their uploaded songs, offering a revolutionary way to reimagine audio and create unique soundtracks for Shorts. Powered by Google’s Lyria, the tool generates 30-second samples based on text prompts, opening exciting possibilities for musical creativity.
Popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, has issued an apology for showcasing dangerous driving in a recent video. The incident, which involved exceeding the speed limit by a significant margin, sparked criticism and prompted Brownlee to remove the footage. This incident follows recent controversy surrounding the YouTuber’s new app, Panels.
The Australian government is pushing forward with legislation that would ban social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube for users under 16. This move aims to protect young people from online harms and follows existing measures against non-consensual deepfakes. The plan includes age verification techniques, and exemptions are made for educational and health services.
Google’s YouTube has announced price increases for its Premium and Music services, affecting legacy subscribers in the U.S. and Europe. Starting in the new year, older plans will transition to a $13.99 monthly rate in the U.S., while European users will see similar adjustments, some with a three-month grace period. This move comes amidst YouTube’s strategic expansion and revenue growth, with the platform introducing new features and services to enhance user experience.
The 2024 US presidential election drew a record-breaking audience to livestream platforms, with YouTube dominating viewership and Rumble experiencing significant growth. The election coverage generated nearly 84 million hours of watch time, highlighting the increasing reliance on digital platforms for news consumption.
A lab attendant at a Jodhpur hospital in Rajasthan has sparked outrage after being caught on camera performing an ECG on a patient while watching a YouTube tutorial. The incident, captured and shared by ‘Nukkad News’, has gone viral and raised serious concerns about patient safety and the lack of qualified medical staff. The hospital authorities have initiated an investigation and promised appropriate action.
A shocking video has emerged from Jodhpur’s Satellite Hospital, showing a lab attendant conducting an ECG scan on a patient after watching a YouTube tutorial. The incident, which took place during Diwali leave, sparked outrage among the patient’s family and prompted an investigation by the hospital administration.
Prominent tech figures like Marc Andreessen and Palmer Luckey have accused YouTube of deliberate censorship, claiming that the platform suppresses content it ideologically opposes. The allegations arise from a recent incident involving a Joe Rogan episode featuring Donald Trump and raise concerns about potential bias and censorship on the platform.
