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	YouTube
Developer	YouTube, LLC (subsidiary of Google)
Released	February 14, 2005
Founders	Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, Jawed Karim
Genre	Video sharing, Social media
License	Proprietary
Website	www.youtube.com

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YouTube is a video-sharing platform that allows users to upload, share, and view videos. It was founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim in February 2005. YouTube was acquired by Google in November 2006 for $1.65 billion in stock.

History

YouTube was originally created as a platform for users to upload and share videos. The first video, titled "Me at the zoo," was uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim on April 23, 2005. Since then, YouTube has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest video-sharing platforms in the world.

Features

YouTube allows users to:

Upload and share videos
Comment on videos
Subscribe to channels
Create playlists
Live stream

Monetization

YouTube offers various monetization options for content creators through its YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Creators can earn money from ads, channel memberships, and super chat during live streams.

Impact

YouTube has had a significant impact on media and entertainment, influencing the way content is consumed and created. It has also contributed to the rise of influencers and content creators, reshaping the marketing landscape.

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