The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that starting in 2029, YouTube will hold exclusive global broadcasting rights for the Academy Awards ceremony. This is the first time that one of the "Big Four" awards has abandoned classic television broadcasting in favor of a digital platform.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reported on the Kremlin's preparations for a complete YouTube blockade. This decision is part of a systemic digital isolation and an attempt to establish full control over information in Russia.
Meta has unveiled the first Instagram TV app for viewing Reels, which will appear on Amazon Fire TV. The app is in test mode and is planned to be expanded to other TV platforms.
Most respondents in Germany supported a ban on social media for children under 16. This happened after Australia introduced similar restrictions for most popular platforms.
Australia has legally banned children under 16 from accessing social media, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged young people to use their free time for personal development.
The European Union has launched an investigation into Google, suspecting abuse of its dominant position through the use of content for AI tools. The Commission will check whether Google distorts competition by imposing unfair terms on publishers and content creators.
A blogger from Chernivtsi was sentenced to 5 years in prison for disseminating information about the deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. She voiced the coordinates and published a video, despite warnings from the military.
US President Donald Trump has expressed concern about Netflix's planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. He noted that the combined company's large market share could create antitrust issues.
YouTube is working on an experimental feature called "Your Personalized Feed," which will allow users to actively shape content by entering prompts. This aims to solve the problem of irrelevant recommendations that users often encounter.
Disney and YouTube TV have reached a multi-year agreement that will allow Disney content to return to the streaming service. Subscribers will once again have access to ABC, ESPN, and FX channels.
Denmark plans to ban children under 15 from using social media, but parents will be able to grant permission to access certain platforms. This move is a response to concerns about youth mental health.
Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap are accused of deliberately creating addiction in teenagers. A Los Angeles court ruling has allowed the cases to proceed, which could be of historical significance for the industry.
Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms banned for under-16s, as part of a groundbreaking law. These platforms, along with other giants, will face a legal obligation to close accounts of younger children from December 10.
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Google's YouTube will use AI to improve the visual clarity of low-resolution videos on TVs, the web, and mobile devices. The upscaling feature will initially apply to videos below 1080p, with an opt-out option for content creators.
Chinese company Unitree Robotics presented the bionic humanoid robot H2, which is 180 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. A video demonstration showed its high agility, smooth movements, and excellent balance.
On October 15, the Victoria's Secret fashion show 2025 will take place, where famous "angels" and new faces, including plus-size models, will walk the runway. The show will be available on Prime Video, Amazon Live, and the brand's official pages.
American media company Paramount has announced the closure of MTV channels in the UK and Europe at the end of the year. This is part of a global strategy to cut costs by $500 million, as music videos are primarily consumed on YouTube and social media.
YouTube has blocked the channels of sanctioned politician Yevhen Murayev and former People's Deputy Hennadiy Balashov. These resources spread pro-Russian messages and disinformation.
YouTube will pay $24. 5 million to settle Donald Trump's lawsuit filed after his account was blocked in 2021. Of the total amount, $22 million will go to the Trust for the National Mall fund for furnishing the ballroom in the White House.
Since mid-September, mobile internet has been unavailable in Melitopol, and access to Google Play and VPN has been blocked. The occupiers check phones at checkpoints, which makes using these services risky.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are checking schoolchildren's phones for YouTube, Spotify, and VPN applications. This is done to isolate children from the free world and immerse them in the information environment of Kremlin propaganda.
YouTube is lifting bans on channels for COVID-19 misinformation and the 2020 elections. The company cites pressure from the Biden administration and a change in its free speech policy.
Google has introduced an AI-powered mobile assistant that will provide tips during games. This is part of the company's strategy to increase user engagement with Android and the Play Store.
The YouTube account of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with over 200,000 subscribers, has become unavailable. This happened amid escalating relations between Venezuela and the United States.
A survey showed that 58% of Ukrainians use artificial intelligence, a quarter of them do so regularly. AI is most often used for information retrieval, work, and study, but security concerns deter some users.
Google-owned YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, surpassing Disney in revenue and leading the US media market. The platform is actively implementing AI to expand content creators' capabilities.
Nepalese authorities have lifted the curfew in the capital and surrounding areas after the appointment of the first female prime minister. This followed protests that led to the deaths of at least 51 people and the fall of the government.
YouTube officially launches a multilingual audio feature that will allow millions of YouTubers to add dubbing to their videos. This feature, although designed to simplify life for viewers, is already causing annoyance due to imperfect translations and the lack of a clear disable option.
The European Commission is considering introducing age restrictions on social media use for teenagers under 16. This follows Australia's example, where similar rules will come into force in December.
