AI tools add to YouTube’s revenue gains but raise creator concerns

The news: YouTube’s AI tools for users and creators drove revenue growth for Google in Q3.

  • Google said the video platform’s success shows that AI investments are “paying off,” marked by the more than $50 billion in ad and subscription revenue YouTube brought in over the past four quarters.
  • AI-powered recommendation features in particular are enabling better content personalization and boosting watchtime and engagement.