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California Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Designed Platforms to Be Addictive

March 25, 2026
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YouTube Expands AI’s Role in the Creator Economy
artificial intelligence // January 22, 2026

YouTube plans to deepen its use of artificial intelligence (AI) across content creation, moderation and experimentation in 2026, according to a Wednesday (Jan.21) blog post from Chief Executive Neal Mohan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

YouTube Teams With PayPal to Pay Creators With Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // December 14, 2025

YouTube has reportedly begun letting creators on its platform get paid in PayPal’s stablecoin.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

YouTube Expands AI Safety Features With New Likeness Detection System
artificial intelligence // October 22, 2025

YouTube has launched its likeness detection system, a new tool that lets creators identify and request removal of AI-generated videos using their face or voice without consent. According to TechCrunch, the feature is being rolled out first to select members of the YouTube Partner Program...

Google Argues Against Justice Department Proposal to Ban Bundling Apps With AI
Google // October 08, 2025

Google argued against a Justice Department proposal that would bar it from bundling its YouTube and Google Maps apps with its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) service, telling a judge Wednesday (Oct. 8) that these haven’t been found to be monopoly products. Get the Full Story...

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YouTube Expands AI’s Role in the Creator Economy

January 22, 2026
YouTube plans to deepen its use of artificial intelligence (AI) across content creation, moderation and experimentation in 2026, according to a Wednesday (Jan.21) blog post from Chief Executive Neal Mohan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Social Apps Race to Monetize Shoppable Commerce Opportunity

March 22, 2024
As contextual commerce transforms online shopping, social media platforms are seizing the opportunity to integrate purchasing into their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Brands Target Consumer Food Spend on Social Media

December 12, 2023
Consumers are using social media to buy products, and apparel, beauty, and food and beverage are the three categories they shop the most. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Merriam-Webster’s Words of the Year Reflect Growing Impact of AI

November 28, 2023
The very phrase artificial intelligence (AI) itself promises two things: intelligence and artificiality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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California Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Designed Platforms to Be Addictive

March 25, 2026
There could be more settlements of lawsuits alleging that social media companies design their platforms to be addictive following the success of such a lawsuit in a California court on Wednesday (March 25), The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

YouTube Teams With PayPal to Pay Creators With Stablecoins

December 14, 2025
YouTube has reportedly begun letting creators on its platform get paid in PayPal’s stablecoin.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

YouTube Expands AI Safety Features With New Likeness Detection System

October 22, 2025
YouTube has launched its likeness detection system, a new tool that lets creators identify and request removal of AI-generated videos using their face or voice without consent. According to TechCrunch,...

Google Argues Against Justice Department Proposal to Ban Bundling Apps With AI

October 08, 2025
Google argued against a Justice Department proposal that would bar it from bundling its YouTube and Google Maps apps with its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) service, telling a judge Wednesday...