YouTube rolls out changes to Shorts, like adding a setting to double the playback speed, removing the “dislike” button, adding a Clear Screen mode, and more
YouTube rolls out changes to Shorts, like adding a setting to double the playback speed, removing the “dislike” button, adding a Clear Screen mode, and more
YouTube is rolling out a series of changes to Shorts, including a new method that lets users shrink the duration of short form videos.
YouTube now lets users set a zero-minute Shorts time limit, effectively removing them from its iOS and Android app; the lowest previous option was 15 minutes
All YouTube users are getting an option to set their Shorts time limit to zero minutes.
YouTube launches a Shorts feature that lets creators generate photorealistic AI avatars using a “live selfie” recording of their face and voice, powered by Veo
YouTube is now letting users create an AI avatar that looks and sounds like them for use in Shorts. This feature was teased earlier this year.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan publishes his annual letter, saying YouTube aims to reduce “AI slop” and has strengthened parental controls, and teases Shorts updates
The executive published his annual letter to the YouTube community Wednesday, outlining his priorities for the video platform.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says creators will be able to generate Shorts using their AI likenesses later in 2026, and touts AI tools for making games and music
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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan publishes his annual letter, saying YouTube aims to reduce “AI slop” and has strengthened parental controls, and teases Shorts updates
The executive published his annual letter to the YouTube community Wednesday, outlining his priorities for the video platform.
YouTube unveils new generative AI tools for Shorts, including a custom version of Veo 3 called Veo 3 Fast, which includes sound, and an Edit with AI feature
At its Made on YouTube live event on Tuesday, the company unveiled new generative AI tools for Shorts creators.
SoftBank-backed Spotter, which fronts cash to YouTubers for a cut of revenue, is facing significant challenges due to YouTube's shift toward Shorts, and more
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YouTube plans to roll out Google Lens integration to Shorts in the coming weeks, allowing users to search for elements within Shorts
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