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The internet copyright machine wasn’t made for Mickey Mouse
Disney Earlier this week, Disney’s film Steamboat Willie entered the US public domain after nearly a century — and so did its star Mickey Mouse.…
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Here’s what intentionally crashing a plane for YouTube clicks gets you
Yea, you don’t typically eject from a malfunctioning plane without at least trying to save it. | Image: TrevorJacob A YouTuber pilot was sentenced to…
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‘Many sleepless nights’: why scientists who predict landslides are under enormous pressure
In June 2023, in the eastern part of Switzerland, the small picturesque village of Brienz/Brinzauls narrowly avoided being wiped out by a huge landslide. The…
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To protect teens, YouTube’s limiting some video recommendations
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Starting November 2nd, YouTube will impose restrictions on how often teens receive repeated video recommendations related to sensitive…
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YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket streams are failing today
Image: The Verge YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket streams have been plagued with buffering and pixelation, making afternoon games today unwatchable, according to many, many posts.…
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YouTube is the latest large platform to face EU scrutiny regarding the war in Israel
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge European Commissioner Thierry Breton sent a letter to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai reminding him of the company’s obligations…
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Facebook and Instagram will soon get a slew of AI-powered creator tools
Image: Meta New generative AI tools announced Wednesday at Meta’s Connect event will allow users to edit images and create stickers using text prompts. AI…
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YouTube is going to remove some ad controls for creators
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is making some notable changes to the ad controls available to creators. Beginning in November, YouTube is…
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Donald Trump’s trial in Georgia will be livestreamed on YouTube
Laura Normand / The Verge Donald Trump’s election interference trial in Georgia will appear live on TV and the court’s YouTube channel. Fulton County Judge…
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Senators want YouTube investigated over showing targeted ads to kids, again
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A report from ad quality transparency platform Adalytics suggests that YouTube served adult-focused ads on almost 100 videos…
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