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YouTube continuing to platform sanctioned members who support IRGC, TTP says

“Until YouTube cleans up this problem, advertisers will be vulnerable to having their ads run on content from individuals and organizations deemed a threat to US national security,” TTP concluded.

An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.
“A 2026 guide comparing the best proxy servers for YouTube and their use cases.”

Best proxy server for YouTube in 2026

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YouTube joins Google’s AI race with a new search feature

Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.

Norway to follow Australia, plans to ban social media use by children under 16


From now on you will be able to share YouTube videos from a precise point in time

A new update in the YouTube app for smartphones finally allows you to send a link that starts exactly at the moment you wanted to show.

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YouTube added an option that will stop your infinite scrolling

The new update allows users to set a zero-minute limit on short-form videos, a feature that began as a parental control tool and is now available to all users.

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YouTube bans pro-Iran 'Explosive Media' AI animation channel

Explosive Media had initially been suspended on March 27, with US media outlets reporting on Wednesday that the group's account had been removed from Instagram.

A screenshot from an AI-generated Iranian video mocking US President Donald Trump, represented as a LEGO minifigure.

Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M

The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem

Tyler Oliveira's latest video on Lakewood, New Jersey, amplifies antisemitic tropes, drawing backlash from the Orthodox community and sparking debates over his intentions and impact.

Tyler Oliveira interviews residents of Lakewood, New Jersey, in his YouTube video titled "I Exposed New Jersey's Jewish Invasion..."

Turkish Jewish content creator 'controlling minds of Turkish children,' Turkish news channel claims

"Melih Abuaf controls the YouTube side of the Turkish children's entertainment sector with his million-subscriber channels," the segment stated.

Melih Abuaf, a Turkish Jewish content creator acused of 'controling children's brains,' owns the children's channels Çuf Çuf Çocuk Şarkıları, Karpuz Adam, Pırtık, and Afacan TV, which have millions of followers on YouTube.

Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in a trial accusing Meta and Google of profiting from social media addiction and harming children’s mental health.

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg departs the court after taking the stand at a trial in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming kids' mental health through addictive platforms, in Los Angeles, California, February 18, 2026.

Google launches YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro

After a long wait, Google joins visionOS with an official YouTube app supporting full 360-degree and 3D content, marking a key step in the platform’s maturation.

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Online antisemitism grows smarter, faster, and harder to stop, CyberWell report shows

A CyberWell report found antisemitic narratives surged in 2025, with platforms struggling to keep pace despite higher content removal rates.

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

The YouTube revolution: Create videos with yourself – no filming needed

YouTube unveils its 2026 plan: Creating Shorts videos and games using AI, alongside tightening the fight against low-quality content and deepfake forgeries.

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