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YouTube Updates is tracking changes to the platform that creators have relied on the longest. Keep up to date on what’s changing for video creators everywhere, from Shorts expansion and monetisation threshold shifts to new analytics features and partner program updates.
Creators who rely on reposted clips could see less reach on YouTube Shorts
YouTube is cutting recommendation reach for minimally changed reuploads on Shorts while continuing to allow content with original commentary, analysis or storytelling.
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