Tracking veracity of content a tough task: YouTube executive
“What we do believe in, is providing as much relevant information that is factually correct,” Kyncl added, while maintaining that tracking veracity of content when it is available in such large scale as on YouTube can be a tough task. The issue of fake news, hoaxes and misleading videos continues …
Mistura leads campaign against YouTube pirates
Yoruba actors, led by UK-based thespian Mistura Asunramu are set to campaign against online piracy, whereby some YouTube channels promote fake movies with the posters of original movies. Tagged #Youtubepiracymuststop, Mistura called on her colleagues to support the campaign, and fight piracy … Read More
Britain’s largest travel company pulls its YouTube advertising after videos ‘telling people how to …
Hundreds of YouTube videos are offering advice to shoplifters on how to steal food and clothing, it has been revealed. The revelations prompted Tui, Britain's largest tour operator, to suspend its YouTube advertising last night after it and other brands were shown next to the videos. (File photo). Read More
YouTube watched by 80 percent internet users in India with 225 million active mobile users every …
"For brands, YouTube is now an end-to-end platform and as per the December 2017 'ComScore Video Metrix Multi-Platform' it reaches 85 percent of all highly engaged internet users, in the 18 years and above age-group," Rajan Anandan, Vice-President, South East Asia and India, Google, said in a … Read More
Big Bang’s ‘Bang Bang Bang’ Video Passes 300M Views on YouTube
South Korean boy band Big Bang had another music video pass 300 million views on YouTube this week. The K-pop group achieved the milestone Thursday with its video for "Bang Bang Bang," marking the second time it has reached over 300 million views on the site. Big Bang's agency, YG … …
YouTube Turns ‘Jumper’ into TV with the ‘Impulse’ Trailer
On Thursday, YouTube released the teaser trailer for upcoming drama Impulse. The series is a moody series about teenager Henry Coles who soon discovers she has the ability to teleport and also an extension of the Jumper franchise. The original film, based on a novel of the same name, was …
Breaking Big: Beyoncé protégés Chloe x Halle transcend YouTube fame on debut The Kids Are …
To read more music news and interviews, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on stands today, or buy it here now. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW. Beyoncé watches YouTube just like the rest of us. In December 2013, a week …
Rio judge: Youtube must remove videos on slain councilwoman
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A judge in Rio de Janeiro is ordering YouTube to take down 16 videos that express "assumptions and opinions" about an activist who was murdered last week. Councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes were shot and killed in their car after returning from an … …
KeepVid No Longer Lets You Download YouTube Videos
KeepVid, one of the most popular YouTube downloaders around, is no more. The site itself is still up and running, but instead of giving you the ability to download YouTube videos, the homepage is full of advice for staying on the right side of the law at all times. How …
YouTube sees rapid growth in Indian content creators
YouTube India has said the number of content creators from the country has grown from 20 to 130 in last one year. Buoyed by this metrics, YouTube has also expanded its Fanfest to five cities in India. The festival is an annual event where creators and fans come together for …