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YouTube Targets Third-Party Apps in Ad-Blocking Crackdown

Apr 16, 2024, 01:30 PM

YouTube has intensified its efforts to prevent ad blocking by targeting third-party applications that facilitate this function. The platform is enforcing measures against apps that violate its Terms of Service, specifically those designed to block ads. This crackdown has led to error messages for users attempting to bypass ads, signaling a significant step in YouTube's ongoing battle against ad blockers. The company's actions are part of a broader strategy to ensure ads, which are a primary source of revenue, are viewed by users.