Youtube （6do encyclopedia）

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YouTube is a video-sharing website owned by Google. The platform allows users to upload, view, and share videos. It was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim.

Since its inception, YouTube has become one of the most popular websites in the world. As of 2021, YouTube has over 2 billion monthly active users, with over 1 billion hours of video being watched daily.

History

In 2005, Hurley, Chen, and Karim started YouTube with the idea of creating a video-sharing platform. The platform’s first video, “Me at the zoo,” was uploaded on April 23, 2005, by Karim. The video featured Karim standing in front of elephants at the San Diego Zoo, and it has since garnered more than 100 million views.

YouTube quickly gained popularity among users who were looking for a free and easy way to share videos. By the end of 2005, YouTube had over 50,000 user-uploaded videos and was receiving over 50 million views per day.

In 2006, YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion in stock. Google’s acquisition helped YouTube to continue growing, and the platform became the go-to destination for video content on the internet.

Features

YouTube offers several features for both users and content creators. The platform’s main features include:

Video uploading: Users can upload videos to their YouTube channels for free. Videos can be up to 12 hours in length and can be uploaded in different formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, and WMV.

Video playback: YouTube allows users to watch videos on the platform from any device with an internet connection. Videos can be played in different resolutions, including 1080p and 4K.

Live streaming: Content creators can live stream their content to viewers on YouTube. The platform also offers live chat, which allows viewers to interact with the content creators in real-time.

Monetization: YouTube offers several ways for content creators to make money from their videos, including through advertising revenue, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and Super Chat donations.

Subscriptions: Users can subscribe to YouTube channels to receive updates and notifications when new videos are uploaded.

YouTube Premium: YouTube also offers a premium subscription service that removes ads from videos, allows for background playback, and offers exclusive content to subscribers.

Accessibility

YouTube is available in over 80 different languages, making it accessible to users around the globe. The platform also offers closed captioning and automatic translation for videos.

Controversies

Over the years, YouTube has faced controversies related to its content policies and community guidelines. Some of the most notable controversies include:

Adpocalypse: In 2017, several major brands pulled their advertisements from YouTube after discovering that their ads were appearing next to extremist or controversial content.

Child exploitation: In 2019, YouTube was criticized for allowing child exploitation videos to remain on the platform. The controversy led to the removal of millions of inappropriate videos and the disabling of comments on many videos featuring children.

Hate speech: YouTube has been criticized for not doing enough to combat hate speech on the platform. In 2019, the platform announced that it would be updating its hate speech policies to remove videos that promote extremist ideologies.

Conclusion

Despite its controversies, YouTube remains one of the most popular and influential websites on the internet. The platform has transformed the way we consume video content and has enabled creators from all over the world to build large and engaged audiences. As YouTube continues to evolve and adapt to new trends and challenges, it is likely to remain a dominant force in the digital landscape for years to come.

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Meet Patron, the dog on a mission to help demine Ukraine

The Globe and Mail

23-05-16 00:09

A Jack Russell terrier called Patron is now a service dog working with the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine for demining the country. In 2022, Japan provided USD 10mn to Ukraine in support of a mission to demine the country, and Patron has helped fulfill the mission by finding over 200 explosive devices. Ukraine remains the most mined country in the world, and almost 30% of the land is mined, equivalent to about 250,000 square kilometres. Patron is also teaching children how to be careful and follow safety rules, and regularly visits schools in Ukraine.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-patron-bomb-sniffing-dog-ukraine/

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The remarkable reinvention of cricket icon Dhoni at 41

BBC

23-05-15 21:19

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has reinvented himself as a lower-order batsman for his team Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni was already the most expensive player in the initial IPL tournament in 2008 and went on to become Chennai Super Kings's (CSK) most valuable player, with the six-hitter viewed as an extraordinary captain and competitor. His talent has allowed him to continue playing for Chennai despite announcing his retirement from international cricket four years ago. A master of understanding the game, Dhoni has transformed into a hit-out or die batsman.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65568363

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Meteoric rise in power of ‘finfluencers’ sparks concerns

Financial Times

23-05-16 04:35

The recent surge in self-directed investing can be partially attributed to the influence of financial influencers, according to a report. US and UK regulators have already issued investor warnings about social media and investment fraud, and the Financial Conduct Authority has cautioned influencers about promoting illegal get-rich-quick schemes. The report says that distinguishing reliable and unreliable finfluencers is difficult. One risk arises because regulators impose strict rules on finance professionals when it comes to marketing and endorsements. One recent example is the US's Securities and Exchange Commission’s National Financial Capability Month initiative in April. Financial influencers experience an average 8% annual growth rate in the number of followers, compared with 4% growth rate for all other influencers. Newer investment apps rely heavily on finfluencers to spread the word, with one UK app, InvestEngine, spending 40% of its marketing budget on influencers. However, regulators say growth in self-directed investing is highlighting a need for better education.

https://www.ft.com/content/41e88e16-1313-4794-8674-d4feac5efd31

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A comprehensive taxonomy of central bank logos, with jokes

Financial Times

23-05-16 04:24

Central banks have logos, and creative powerhouses they are not. Marking their presence as the guardians of monetary policy in countries around the world, the designs range from the minimalist and hipster chic to outlandish and bordering on kaiju-like. Worryingly perhaps, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has a hyper-detailed quasi-skeuomorphoglossy new logo that signifies "integrity and competence" – perhaps to compensate for its current placing in CNN's ranking of world central banks by size where it came in 50th, poised between Latvia and Serbia.

https://www.ft.com/content/9a7306bb-a226-4682-ad75-a29f62024d4e

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Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are ‘on pause’

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 02:10

Peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) have been paused as a result of remarks made by President Gustavo Petro last week. Petro cast doubt on the ELN’s ability to control commanders on the battlefield and argued that the group’s younger leaders were motivated by drug trafficking profits rather than political goals. Talks began in November. The ELN is looking to use its “armed rebel” status to seek policy changes in its discussions with the government, although its leader, Pablo Beltran, claims that Petro’s remarks are putting its progress as a “political organization” at risk.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/2023/05/15/colombian-rebel-leader-says-peace-talks-are-on-pause.html

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Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

The Independent

23-05-16 02:09

Negotiations between Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) and the government have been stalled after comments by President Gustavo Petro questioning the rebel group's ability to control its own commanders were published last week. ELN leaders have requested clarification on Petro's remarks before further discussions regarding a ceasefire and rural development projects can take place. Discussions between the parties began in November, but have not yet achieved tangible results. Petro made the comments in a speech to military officers on Friday after promising a "total peace" campaign during the 2018 presidential elections.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ap-bogota-cuba-youtube-mexico-b2339489.html

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Rudy Giuliani avoids any mention of harassment lawsuit in YouTube show

The Independent

23-05-16 07:48

Rudy Giuliani did not reference allegations of sexual harassment during his latest YouTube show, despite it airing just hours after the accusations. The former New York City mayor instead focused on the Durham report, which concluded that the FBI had insufficient evidence to investigate Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016. Giuliani is facing a $10m lawsuit for sexual assault, harassment, wage theft and other misconduct from his former associate, Noelle Dunphy.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/rudy-giuliani-sexual-assault-youtube-b2339527.html

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Alleged extremist ‘mentally ill’ at time of terror attack, jury told

The Age

23-05-16 06:37

An Australian man who held hostages at a dive shop in Wollongong and claimed to be a terrorist during a gun attack in 2021 was mentally impaired, a court has been told. Simon Fleming is now on trial for a series of charges, including firearm offences, committing a terrorist act, and detaining people. Prosecutors claim that Fleming acted on right-wing extremist beliefs, which they argue are detailed in a manifesto he wrote. This week, Right-wing extremist expert professor Debra Smith testified at the trial.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/alleged-extremist-mentally-ill-at-time-of-terror-attack-jury-told-20230516-p5d8ts.html

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Exploring Black identity in Japan isn’t easy, especially when it comes to hair

Japan Times

23-05-16 06:05

Mixed-race people living in Japan face different challenges around hair rules and appearance. One student in Hyogo Prefecture was banned from his high school graduation for wearing cornrows, a style with important cultural significance in African heritage. The incident sparked a social media frenzy highlighting the need for dialogue about discrimination, cultural expression and rules versus common sense. Despite the serious responses and media coverage, the challenges are not always negative: Karen Hill Anton, a Tokyo-based author and long-time columnist for The Japan Times, reveals that while raising four multiracial children in rural Shizuoka Prefecture from 1975, she wore dreadlocks and encountered minor level incidents of curiosity due to hair and ethnicity; she dismisses these as a fact of living in a region inhabited by people who don't look like her. Vivian Calloway, on a student exchange in Japan, has mostly worn straight hairstyles since moving to the country, explaining that she felt it made her look more Japanese, though her Instagram photos show her natural curly hair.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/16/national/black-identity-japan-hair-expression/

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Dozens held in India after Islamic State film row

BBC

23-05-16 05:40

Communal clashes in the Indian state of Maharashtra following a social media post about a controversial film have resulted in one death and eight injuries. The protests were sparked by a screenshot of a conversation concerning The Kerala Story, a film that has been banned in West Bengal. The movie has also generated opposition and support in other parts of India, with the BJP-led governments of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh having made it tax-free while opposition politicians have condemned it as propaganda. The film depicts events alleged to have taken place in Kerala over at least a century.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65606602

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Airline boss faces fine after letting influencer into cockpit

The Independent

23-05-16 10:23

Chang Kuo-wei, who founded Starlux Airlines and flew its first flight from Taipei to LAX, might face a fine after a YouTuber was allowed into the cockpit with Kuo-wei following the flight. Members of the press and influencers, including Sam Chui, who has over three million subscribers to his “aviation and experience” YouTube channel, were present on the flight. However, the Aviation Flight Operation Regulation states: “No person may be admitted into the flight crew compartment of an aircraft except for the authorized personnel and flight dispatchers of the operator.” The investigation is being conducted by the Civil Aeronautics Administration who could fine Mr Kuo-wei NT$60,000 ($1,965). The cockpit is an area with restricted access for passengers and crew members and allows pilots to focus on safe operation by reducing distractions The issue is taken seriously, with the needless pressure on flight crew becoming a problem for aviation operators.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airline-influencer-plane-cockpit-fine-b2339684.html

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Google to delete inactive accounts starting December

Reuters

23-05-16 15:01

Google has said it will delete personal accounts that have been inactive for two years in an effort to improve security by reducing the threat from hacking. Affected users will receive a number of notifications from Google to their account address and recovery email address prior to the accounts being deleted. The new policy applies across Google Workspace services and apps including YouTube, Google Photos, Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet and Calendar.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-delete-inactive-accounts-starting-december-2023-05-16/

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CIA urges Rus­sians to get in touch, Moscow puts spies on alert

Al Jazeera

23-05-16 14:06

The Kremlin has said that its agencies are tracking Western spy activity in response to a video published by the US CIA that encouraged Russians to contact it via a secure internet channel. The Russian video was published on the CIA’s YouTube channel and the Russian Telegram messaging app. It suggested that it was seeking information on the economy, military, leadership, science and intelligence. President Putin has recently stressed the need to be vigilant against traitors. A parliamentary vote last month raised the maximum penalty for state treason from 20 years to life.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/cia-urges-russians-to-get-in-touch-moscow-puts-spies-on-alert

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How Republicans and right-wing media turned Daniel Penny into a hero

The Independent

23-05-16 14:01

The killing of a homeless man on a New York subway has been used by Republican politicians, far-right media personalities, and donors to depict New York and other Democratic-led cities as under threat and justify vigilante violence. Daniel Penny reportedly placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a train, leading to his death in May. Mr Penny was charged with second-degree manslaughter and released on $100,000 bail. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis compared Mr Penny to the Biblical figure of the Good Samaritan, which critics say has led to far-right donations and comments about “vigilantes like him standing between us and the mob”, regardless of the facts of the case. Kid Rock and Tim Pool are among those who have donated large sums to Mr Penny’s legal defense. Media coverage and commentary have blamed the victim’s death on failed policy and institutional neglect toward homeless populations.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/daniel-penny-story-jordan-neely-republicans-b2339467.html

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K-pop brought foreigners to South Korea. Now they’ve joined the ‘Korean wave’ of culture

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 14:00

Burgeoning interest in South Korean culture, particularly its music, is drawing foreigners in droves to live and work in the country, according to reports. More than 2.2 million foreign nationals are now believed to be living in South Korea, an increase of nearly 15% over the previous year. The country's international student numbers rose by more than 20% in 2022. The surge of interest is largely due to South Korean culture's new-found popularity, particularly in music. K-pop’s growing popularity has created global curiosity about South Korean pop culture, while an influx of Western visitors to live in the country is helping to add new dimensions to South Korean cultural traditions. According to a 2019 analysis by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, meetings and trade shows promoting Korean culture add $4.9bn a year to the country's economy.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/05/16/k-pop-brought-foreigners-to-south-korea-now-theyve-joined-the-korean-wave-of-culture.html

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Where Vegetarians Are Always Welcome

NY Times

23-05-16 20:00

Restaurants that don’t only cater to vegetarians, but which make vegetarian and non-meat dishes on par with meat dishes are becoming increasingly popular in New York City, according to a recent article. Writer Nikita Richardson lists several restaurants that excell in creating vegetable- and non-meat-based dishes that do not feel like a compromise, including Misi in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Superiority Burger in the East Village; and Israeli eatery Miriam, with locations in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and on the Upper West Side. Middle Eastern and North African restaurants also receive high praise for their produce-focus cuisine.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/dining/where-vegetarians-are-always-welcome.html?searchResultPosition=2

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YouTube sends gun videos to 9-year-olds: ‘It’s not the kids. It’s the algorithms,’ study finds

Associated Press

23-05-16 19:00

Research by the Tech Transparency Project has found that YouTube's algorithms are recommending videos containing graphic gun violence to child users. Accounts that followed YouTube’s suggested videos received 382 different firearms-related videos in a month, while those that ignored the recommendations received only 34. Violent videos that violated the site's policies included video of school shootings, tactical gun training and how-to instructions on making firearms fully automatic. YouTube, owned by Google, has emphasised that identifying and removing harmful content is a priority but the Tech Transparency Project said its research showed that more investment was needed.

https://apnews.com/article/youtube-tiktok-mall-shooting-texas-guns-0cff6d93d06bb71ddfa7c190bd24d1f7

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How world’s best sports interviewer copes when the stars hit back

The Independent

23-05-16 17:52

Canadian mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani has become the predominant voice in the field over the past two decades, despite UFC chief Dana White branding him "one of the slimiest, scummiest, motherf----s that you will ever come across". But Helwani's goal is to be known as simply the best interviewer in sport and he has worked with media outlets including Showtime, the US sports broadcaster ESPN, MTG's Viaplay, BT Sport and CBS Sports, creating and hosting Ringer MMA podcast and the Ariel Helwani's MMA Show. With the launch of The Ariel Helwani Basketball Show on Showtime, he aims to be recognised across sport. Helwani sees his lack of a defined area of expertise as his strength, as it has opened a wealth of doors, enabling him to interview a multitude of personalities across sports, entertainment and politics. In each sphere his primary focus is on people’s stories and his main ambition is to do fun things that show his personality; he relishes giving people an engaging escape. “My biggest fear is that I’m gonna wake up one day and this is all gonna end, or I’m gonna tweet something and get cancelled. I just don’t want it to end, because it’s so much fun,” he said.

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/ariel-helwani-mma-journalist-interview-b2340048.html

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YouTuber KSI’s post promoting sportswear banned by watchdog

The Independent

23-05-17 03:10

A video by YouTuber KSI, real name Olajide “JJ” Olatunji, promoting JD Sports has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for failing to mark it as an ad. Olatunji's Instagram account has 12.7 million followers, and he appeared in a video that was shot at a bowling alley in November. After JD assured officials viewers would understand the post was an ad, the ASA ruled that the commercial intent was not made clear, and the ad must not appear again.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ksi-instagram-post-advertising-authority-b2340235.html