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YouTube: A Comprehensive History and Platform Overview

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents trace the meteoric rise of YouTube — from a scrappy video-sharing experiment to one of the most powerful media platforms in human history.

This episode explores:

• YouTube’s founding and the early internet culture that shaped it

• The first viral videos and how creators redefined fame and storytelling

• Google’s acquisition and the transformation into a global media ecosystem

• The rise of creators, influencers, and the creator economy

• Algorithm power, monetisation, and ongoing controversies

• YouTube’s impact on music, politics, education, and global culture

A deep dive into how a simple idea — “broadcast yourself” — reshaped entertainment, communication, and who gets to be heard in the digital age.

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