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Republican Congressman Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has accused YouTube of censoring Joe Rogan’s interview with former President Donald Trump, demanding a briefing from Google’s CEO. Jordan cited reports that the interview was difficult to find on YouTube and pointed to a statement from the platform acknowledging the issue. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of tech giants and their role in controlling online content, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) shares surged following a strong third-quarter earnings report, fueled by robust growth in cloud computing, search, and YouTube, coupled with the company’s significant investments in AI. Analysts are optimistic about Alphabet’s future prospects, citing AI advancements and the company’s strong position in the evolving tech landscape.

YouTube, the video platform Google acquired for $1.65 billion in 2006, has reached a remarkable milestone: generating $50 billion in combined advertising and subscription revenue over the past four quarters. This achievement showcases YouTube’s successful transformation from a user-generated content site to a major streaming player, competing head-on with traditional television and other streaming services. The platform’s focus on premium services, live sports, and a compelling living room experience has fueled its growth.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reported strong third-quarter financial results, driven by robust growth in advertising and Google Cloud, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. The company also celebrated a major milestone for YouTube, surpassing $50 billion in total ads and subscription revenues over the past four quarters.

Jyoti Arora, the mother of 10-year-old spiritual content creator Abhinav Arora, has filed a complaint against seven YouTubers in Mathura, alleging they trolled her son and violated his privacy. She also claimed that Abhinav received a life threat from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, highlighting the harassment he faces despite his young age.

A popular Kerala YouTube couple, Priya and her husband Selvaraj, were found dead in their home, sparking concerns about a possible suicide. Their last video, uploaded hours before their deaths, features a song about death, leading to speculation about their intentions. Police are investigating the incident, but initial findings point towards suicide as the likely cause.

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos highlights the streaming giant’s commitment to premium content as a key differentiator from YouTube, emphasizing Netflix’s role as a home for top storytellers and ambitious projects. Netflix’s financial performance and foray into live sports further solidify its strategy.

YouTube has acknowledged a technical glitch that led to the deletion of thousands of accounts and videos. The platform is working to restore access to affected content and features, including YouTube TV, Premium, and Music.

Apple has removed Juno, a third-party YouTube app designed for the Vision Pro, from its App Store following a warning from Google. The move comes despite Juno’s developer arguing that the app simply enhances the YouTube website experience on Vision Pro. While Juno users can continue using the app for now, the removal highlights the challenges facing Apple’s Vision Pro in attracting developers and finding a killer app to justify its high price tag.

YouTube has restricted access to songs by artists like Adele, Bob Dylan, and Green Day in the US due to a licensing dispute with the performing rights organization SESAC. The move follows a similar dispute between Universal Music Group and TikTok earlier this year, highlighting the ongoing tension between streaming platforms and rights holders.