YouTube Studio features an AI assistant called Ask Studio that summarizes viewer comments. If a comment contains instructions, the AI may execute actions based on those instructions, raising concerns about privacy and security.

YouTube is currently experiencing outages and issues in the UK. Users are reporting problems with video playback and app functionality.

YouTube generated over $60 billion in revenue in 2025, combining earnings from advertising and paid subscriptions. This revenue significantly exceeds Netflix's $45 billion and marks the first time Google has disclosed YouTube's annual revenue since its acquisition in 2006.