The secret side of YouTube

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When most people think of YouTube they picture hyper-saturated, attention-grabbing, MrBeast-style videos, professionally produced multi-cam podcasts, captivating scripted series and an endless library of television clips and music videos. Over the past 20 years, YouTube has undeniably succeeded in its goal to subsume traditional entertainment and become the “new Hollywood.” It is the number one streaming service in America and delivers entertainment and information to billions around the world.

But there’s another side of YouTube, that the vast majority of users never see.