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History of YouTube

• Founded on February 14, 2005, by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim
• Initially created as a video-sharing platform for people to share their personal videos with others
• First video ever uploaded to YouTube was a 19-second video titled "Me at the zoo" featuring co-founder Jawed Karim at the San Diego Zoo

Features and Functionality

• Video uploading and sharing
• User-generated content (UGC) with over 2 billion monthly active users
• Content categories: music, gaming, vlogs, educational, etc.
• Monetization options for creators through ads, sponsorships, and merchandise sales
• Commenting and community engagement features
• Video analytics and insights for creators

YouTube Algorithm

• A complex system that determines video visibility and ranking on the platform
• Factors influencing the algorithm: watch time, engagement, relevance, audience retention, and more
• Continuously updated to improve user experience and reduce misinformation

YouTube Premium

• A paid subscription service offering ad-free videos, exclusive content, and offline playback
• Includes YouTube Music Premium, a music streaming service
• Available in select countries and regions

YouTube TV

• A live TV streaming service offering access to TV channels, sports, and news
• Available in the United States and select countries
• Includes cloud DVR and multi-device support

Content ID and Copyright

• Content ID: a system that automatically detects and flags copyrighted content in uploaded videos
• Copyright holders can claim ownership and monetize or remove infringing content
• Creators can dispute claims and appeal for fair use or permission

YouTube Community Guidelines

• Rules and guidelines for creators to ensure a safe and respectful community
• Prohibits hate speech, harassment, violence, and other harmful content
• Enforces consequences for violating guidelines, including account suspension or termination

History of YouTube

• YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim
• The platform was initially created as a video-sharing platform for people to share their personal videos with others
• The first video ever uploaded to YouTube was a 19-second video titled "Me at the zoo" featuring co-founder Jawed Karim at the San Diego Zoo

Features and Functionality

• YouTube allows users to upload and share videos
• The platform has over 2 billion monthly active users generating user-generated content (UGC)
• Content categories include music, gaming, vlogs, educational, and more
• Creators can monetize their content through ads, sponsorships, and merchandise sales
• Users can engage with each other through commenting and community features
• Video analytics and insights are provided for creators

YouTube Algorithm

• The algorithm is a complex system that determines video visibility and ranking on the platform
• Factors influencing the algorithm include watch time, engagement, relevance, audience retention, and more
• The algorithm is continuously updated to improve user experience and reduce misinformation

YouTube Premium

• YouTube Premium is a paid subscription service offering ad-free videos, exclusive content, and offline playback
• The service includes YouTube Music Premium, a music streaming service
• YouTube Premium is available in select countries and regions

YouTube TV

• YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service offering access to TV channels, sports, and news
• The service is available in the United States and select countries
• It includes cloud DVR and multi-device support

Content ID and Copyright

• Content ID is a system that automatically detects and flags copyrighted content in uploaded videos
• Copyright holders can claim ownership and monetize or remove infringing content
• Creators can dispute claims and appeal for fair use or permission

YouTube Community Guidelines

• The community guidelines are rules and guidelines for creators to ensure a safe and respectful community
• The guidelines prohibit hate speech, harassment, violence, and other harmful content
• Consequences for violating guidelines include account suspension or termination

Learn about the founders and early features of the popular video-sharing platform YouTube.