YouTube has updated its Erase Song tool with an AI-powered algorithm to accurately detect and remove copyrighted content.

YouTube is experimenting with a feature that allows users to add notes that appear under videos, providing relevant, timely, and easy-to-understand context.

YouTube has started rolling out the Test & Compare feature to creators with access to Advanced Features. This tool allows creators to upload up to three video thumbnails for testing with their viewers, selecting the most effective thumbnail based on which generates the highest watch time share.

YouTube is currently testing Creator QR Codes.

YouTube is updating the Inspiration Tab in Studio, formerly known as the Research Tab, by adding Ideas and Outlines.

YouTube will be rolling out its Self-Certification Timestamp feature to more creators. This feature allows creators to self-rate their videos against YouTube’s advertiser-friendly content guidelines when uploaded via desktop.

YouTube is experimenting with AI-generated instrumentals for Shorts

YouTube is experimenting with an optional 'Most Relevant' view for the Subscriptions feed on mobile.

YouTube has rolled out new Shopping features for creators.

YouTube has added Members-Only Shorts, short-form videos that creators can share with paying subscribers.

YouTube now permits creators to remix previously remixed Shorts using features such as Sound, Cut, Collab, or Green Screen. In the past, creators could only remix a source video.

YouTube has started rolling out a disclosure tool for altered or synthetic content.