YouTube is trying new ways to stop adblockers
Briefly

YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad injection, making it harder for adblockers to deliver an ad-free experience by integrating ads directly into the video stream.
SSAI involves injecting ads into the video itself, unlike the current method where ads are delivered separately, posing a challenge for adblockers to detect and block.
While SSAI presents challenges for adblockers, there are potential methods for ad-blockers to ignore specific video chunks to maintain functionality despite the new ad injection technique.
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