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  YouTube brings Likeness Detection feature to Spot AI Deepfake videos of creators

  Technology | May 18, 2026 23:41 IST

  YouTube is expanding its AI-powered Likeness Detection tool to all eligible adult creators on the platform. The feature is designed to help creators identify and report deepfake videos that use their facial likeness without permission. The tool will gradually roll out over the coming weeks.

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  YouTube Shorts can now be hidden using new 0-minute feed limit setting

  Technology | April 17, 2026 14:55 IST

  YouTube has rolled out a new feature that allows users to effectively disable the Shorts feed on the mobile app. By setting the Shorts timer to 0 minutes, users can stop endless scrolling and gain better control over screen time.

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  Google Vids launches free AI Video Creation tools: Create, Edit and Share videos easily

  Technology | April 03, 2026 13:10 IST

  Google Vids is now offering free AI-powered video creation tools for users. With features like high-quality video generation, custom music, AI avatars, and direct YouTube sharing, Indian users can now create professional videos without spending money.

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  YouTube Shorts gets ‘Reimagine’: AI tool turns frames into creative 8-second videos

  Technology | March 21, 2026 6:30 IST

  YouTube has introduced a new AI-powered feature called “Reimagine” for Shorts, enabling users to transform a single frame into a new 8-second video. Powered by the Veo AI video model, the tool allows creative remixing with text prompts, images, and smart AI suggestions.

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  YouTube may use viewer feedback to crack down on AI-generated spam content

  Technology | March 19, 2026 15:05 IST

  YouTube is testing a new feature that asks users to identify low-quality AI-generated videos, often called “AI slop". The move aims to improve content quality and recommendations but has also sparked concerns among creators about fairness and misuse.

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  UK07 Rider aka Anurag Dobhal's health deteriorates again after discharge; manager shares update

  TV | March 15, 2026 22:21 IST

  Anurag Dobhal's manager shared a health update, saying that the YouTuber had been discharged after doctors stated that his condition was stable. However, his health deteriorated again on Sunday while he was on his way back to Dehradun. He is now being taken to another hospital.

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  YouTube may bring back direct messaging feature, testing chat option with select users

  Technology | March 08, 2026 18:32 IST

  YouTube is reportedly testing the return of its Direct Messaging feature with a small group of users. The feature could allow users to chat and share videos within the app, improving interaction and communication on the platform.

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  YouTube testing new AI Remix feature to create Short videos: ‘Add Object’ and ‘Reimagine’

  Technology | March 02, 2026 13:44 IST

  YouTube is testing new AI remix tools called Add Object and Reimagine that allow creators to generate new videos from existing Shorts using prompts. The feature includes attribution links and opt-out controls for creators.

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  BLACKPINK hits 100 million YouTube subscribers, receives Red Diamond Play Button

  February 21, 2026 15:46 IST

  South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, Blackpink has become world's first YouTube channel to reach 100 million subscribers and receive the Red Diamond Play Button.

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  YouTube down for users worldwide; Downdetector reports over 240,000 users affected

  Technology | February 18, 2026 8:42 IST

  YouTube is down for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide including India, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.

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  YouTube rolls out AI playlist feature for Premium users: Here’s the catch

  Technology | February 11, 2026 20:52 IST

  YouTube has introduced AI-generated playlists that create custom music and video lists using simple prompts. However, the feature is available only to YouTube Premium and Google One subscribers on Android and iPhone.

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  Want to play YouTube videos in the background for free, without a Premium subscription? Check this

  Technology | February 09, 2026 13:10 IST

  Brave browser claims to let users play YouTube videos in the background and block ads for free, even as YouTube tightens restrictions to push Premium subscriptions.

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  YouTube’s Auto-Dubbing feature expands to all users, now supports 27 languages

  Technology | February 05, 2026 20:57 IST

  YouTube has announced a major expansion of its AI-powered auto-dubbing feature, making it available to all users and all channels on the platform. The feature supports 27 languages and can automatically translate and dub spoken content in non-music videos, helping customers' flexibility.

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  YouTube AI Videos for 2026 will allow creators to appear without recording: Know how

  Technology | January 24, 2026 13:38 IST

  YouTube has announced major AI updates for 2026. Creators will soon be able to make AI-powered Shorts using their own face, create content using text prompts, and access new monetisation tools. YouTube will also focus heavily on TV viewing and Shorts upgrades.

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  YouTube’s big AI push for 2026: Creators to make Shorts using their own likeness, TV gets major upgr

  Technology | January 22, 2026 23:39 IST

  YouTube is planning a massive AI expansion in 2026. From creating Shorts using your own likeness to new monetisation tools and TV-focused upgrades, here’s everything CEO Neal Mohan revealed about YouTube’s future.

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  YouTube’s gift to worried parents: Manage kids’ Shorts content with new controls

  Technology | January 15, 2026 21:06 IST

  YouTube has introduced new parental controls that let parents manage and limit how long children can watch YouTube Shorts, along with reminders, flexible time limits, and safer content guidelines.

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  Oscars to stream free worldwide on YouTube from 2029: All you need to know

  Hollywood | December 18, 2025 10:12 IST

  The Oscars will move from ABC broadcast network to YouTube in 2029. The ceremony will made available to stream free worldwide with multiple audio tracks and captions. Read on for more details.

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  Who is Neal Mohan, YouTube's Indian-origin CEO named TIME's 2025 CEO of the year?

  Technology | December 09, 2025 9:03 IST

  Since succeeding Susan Wojcicki in 2023, Mohan has served as CEO of YouTube, the popular social media and video sharing platform. TIME offered high praise in its profile of the executive.

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  India TV crosses 50 million YouTube subscribers, cements position as most trusted media powerhouse

  India | December 06, 2025 15:26 IST

  Since launching on YouTube in 2006, India TV has expanded into a major digital news platform with an extensive content library that includes breaking news, live streams, exclusive ground reports, primetime debates, and more.

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  YouTube Recap feature rolled out: Your entire year of watchlist in 12 cards

  Technology | December 04, 2025 15:58 IST

  YouTube has launched its first-ever Recap feature, giving users a personalised look at their year of watching. The feature showcases top channels, topics, music trends, podcasts, and even assigns a unique personality type based on viewing behaviour.