Ait youtube 2017 news

Here are some of the top YouTube news stories from 2017:

  1. YouTube Red: YouTube launched its premium subscription service, YouTube Red, in October 2017. The service offered ad-free videos, exclusive original content, and background play on mobile devices.
  2. YouTube TV: YouTube also launched its live TV streaming service, YouTube TV, in April 2017. The service offered live TV channels, sports, and news for $35 per month.
  3. Adpocalypse: In February 2017, YouTube faced a major crisis when it was discovered that many popular YouTubers were losing millions of dollars in ad revenue due to a change in YouTube's algorithm. The crisis became known as the "Adpocalypse."
  4. Dissolution of YouTube Premium: In November 2017, YouTube announced that it would be dissolving its YouTube Premium service, which was a paid subscription service that offered ad-free videos, exclusive original content, and offline playback.
  5. YouTube's new community guidelines: In June 2017, YouTube updated its community guidelines to prohibit videos that promote hate speech, harassment, and discrimination. The changes were made in response to growing concerns about online hate speech and harassment.
  6. YouTube's algorithm changes: In 2017, YouTube made several changes to its algorithm, including changes to its recommendation algorithm and its video ranking algorithm. The changes were designed to promote higher-quality content and reduce the spread of misinformation.
  7. YouTube's live streaming changes: In 2017, YouTube made several changes to its live streaming features, including the introduction of live streaming on mobile devices and the ability to monetize live streams through Super Chat and memberships.
  8. YouTube's original content: In 2017, YouTube continued to invest in original content, including the launch of several new original series and movies. The company also announced plans to produce more original content in 2018.
  9. YouTube's music streaming service: In May 2017, YouTube launched its music streaming service, YouTube Music, which offered a free version with ads and a premium version without ads.
  10. YouTube's acquisition of Looker: In June 2017, YouTube acquired Looker, a data analytics company, for $400 million. The acquisition was designed to help YouTube improve its video analytics and recommendation algorithms.

These are just a few of the top YouTube news stories from 2017. It was a big year for the platform, with many changes and updates that impacted creators and viewers alike.