
YouTube
OrganizationYouTube: Video platform facing content removal demands, recruitment efforts, and creator income disparities.
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YouTube is a globally recognized video-sharing platform owned by Google. Recent news highlights several challenges and developments for the platform. In South Korea, YouTuber incomes have risen significantly, but with stark income inequality. Henderson Land's Martin Lee is suing YouTube channels for failing to remove defamatory content. The CIA is using YouTube for recruitment, specifically targeting Chinese military personnel. India has tightened regulations, requiring YouTube and other social media platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours of notification. These actions underscore the increasing scrutiny and responsibility placed on YouTube regarding content moderation, legal liabilities, and its role in international relations and domestic policy. The platform's impact on individual livelihoods and its use by governments and organizations for various purposes demonstrate its continued relevance and significance in the digital age.
Last updated: February 16, 2026
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