In 2026, YouTube’s algorithm rewards videos that genuinely satisfy viewers, not just keep them watching. Success now depends on delivering on your title’s promise, earning shares, saves, and positive ...

YouTube is testing an AI-powered conversational search for Premium users, allowing complex queries and follow-ups, while its 2026 algorithm now prioritizes viewer satisfaction over pure watch time.

Your first YouTube videos decide everything. Million-subscriber creators reveal the six essential videos to film before ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

YouTube's AI slop problem could have lifelong effects if not controlled, child experts warn. Credit: George Chan / Stringer / Getty Images News via Getty Images Kids are consuming a lot of AI slop.

When toddlers request “educational” videos during dinner prep, some now show children walking into busy streets with cars approaching—presented as normal playtime. These aren’t isolated incidents but ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anumana, a leader in cardiovascular AI, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its pulmonary hypertension (PH) algorithm, an ...

In a landmark decision, a California jury has awarded $3 million to a 20-year-old woman who claimed Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube intentionally design their platforms to be addictive and ...

Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to ...

Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...