The option is rolling out gradually.

YouTube denies 90‑second unskippable ads, citing a timer bug.

The goal is to help protect public figures from having their image misused in AI-generated videos.

YouTube earned $62.3B in 2025 from ads and subscriptions.

YouTube Premium Lite adds background play and downloads for more value.

BLACKPINK hits 100M YouTube subscribers, a first for any artist.

That’s one in five YouTube videos shown to new users.

Highlights of your top channels, music, and viewing habits.

YouTube now beats TV in rural Philippines, with 88% daily viewership.

YouTube Premium Lite now in PH: ₱109/month for ad-free viewing.