YouTube

YouTube is a US-based social media and video sharing platform that first broke out onto the scene in 2005.

Since then, it has exploded in popularity and importance, being a platform where careers are made and major advertising and content creation takes place.

The platform was bought by Google in 2006 and is currently one of the most visited websites in the world, second only to Google itself.

However, it has also come under fire for a number of controversies such as copyright issues, misinformation and privacy concerns, among others.

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Leading haredi rabbi apologizes for accusing rabbinic org. Tzohar of conversions for money

A settlement was recently reached in the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, requiring Rabbi Yosef to issue a public apology both in writing and during his weekly class.

Spanish YouTuber Ibai Rider slammed for trespass, desecration at Peruvian site

Following a wave of intense criticism on social media, Rider deleted a controversial video in which he allegedly entered an archaeological site in Huancavelica, Peru.

Spanish YouTuber arrested for tutorials showing how to manufacture explosives

"I am a good guy making educational, informative, and entertaining videos," Alberto R. H. said in a video response.

Flat Earth YouTuber admits mistake after trip to Antarctica

Campanella participated in "The Final Experiment," an expedition conceived by Will Duffy, a pastor from Colorado, aiming to end the long-standing disputes about the shape of the planet.

Antisemitic billboards in Chicago suburb hacked, falsely link MrBeast to 'Death to Israel'

The signs, which were hacked around 5:30 p.m., displayed slogans like "Death to Israel" and "F*** Israel" against the backdrop of a Palestinian flag.

YouTube extends shorts videos, competing with TikTok

YouTube extends shorts videos to 3 minutes and introduces new features in response to TikTok competition, enhancing creator content and user experience.

Head-to-head with TikTok: YouTube extends Shorts videos to three minutes

YouTube announced that in a week and a half, users can upload Shorts videos up to three minutes, replacing the current one-minute limit, as part of its strategy to compete with TikTok.

Candace Owens claims YouTube suspended her after interview with Kanye West

YouTube said that it had suspended Candace Owen's account and removed the interview with Kanye West as it “claims that Jewish people control the media,” according to Owens.

 A MUSLIM, A JEW, a Hindu, and a Christian band together to fight the bad guys on ‘God’s Gang.’

The message of 'God's Gang': Series creator shares interfaith cartoon's meaning

Interfaith YouTube cartoon series created by Israeli hi-tech entrepreneur Nimrod-Avraham May delivers a message about tolerance.

 Illustration shows YouTube logo and Russian flag

Digital iron curtain: Russia’s clampdown on YouTube and the fight for free information

As Kremlin censorship escalates, Russians grapple with a future of restricted digital access and the potential loss of the country’s most popular social media platform.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH / THE MEDIA LINE
15/08/2024
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