What is YouTube and its History?
2005: Founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. Originally focused on sharing videos.
2006: Acquired by Google for $1.65 billion.
2007: Partner program launched, allowing creators to earn money from ads.
2008: HD video support introduced.
2011: Livestreaming platform YouTube Live launched.
2012: Google+ integration allows users to share YouTube videos more easily.
2015: YouTube Kids launched, offering a safer video experience for children.
2016: YouTube Red (later renamed YouTube Premium) launched, offering ad-free viewing and other benefits.
2018: TikTok's rise sparks a focus on short-form video content on YouTube.
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