YouTube is a popular video-sharing platform where users can upload, share, and view videos. It was created in 2005 and was later bought by Google in 2006 [1]. YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, and comment on videos. It also provides a revenue-sharing program for content creators based on the number of views their videos receive [2]. With millions of users and a vast array of content, YouTube has become an essential platform for entertainment, education, and communication [3].
[1] "YouTube: History of the Video-Sharing Giant," Techopedia, 15 Mar. 2021, techopedia.com/3225261/youtube-history-of-the-video-sharing-giant
[2] "How YouTube's Revenue Model Works," Investopedia, 22 Mar. 2021, investopedia.com/terms/y/youtube.asp
[3] "YouTube: Usage, Statistics & Facts (2021)," Statista, 20 Mar. 2021, statista.com/topics/1181/youtube/