YouTube
Organization MediaYouTube is a video-sharing platform where users can upload and share content.
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YouTube is a video-sharing platform founded in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. It has become one of the most popular websites in the world, with billions of active users. Recently, YouTube has been in the news due to its role in spreading misinformation and hate speech online. For example, a rap video uploaded to YouTube exposed misogyny by a convicted rapist, while Iranian creators have used Lego-style AI videos to mock US President Donald Trump and rally support against America's global wars. The platform has also faced criticism for allowing provocative content, such as a US YouTuber who kissed a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves, and for banning pro-Iranian groups' content. The government is consulting on setting a firm social media age limit, and MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media. Despite these controversies, YouTube remains a significant platform for creators and users alike.
Last updated: May 3, 2026
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