Twenty years ago, YouTube was founded by former PayPal employees as a dating platform but quickly shifted focus to video sharing due to initial challenges. The first user-uploaded video, 'Me at the zoo,' highlighted the platform's potential to give users a massive audience. YouTube rapidly became known for viral content, often sparking legal challenges over copyright infringement. Google’s acquisition in 2006 for over $1.6 billion marked a transformative moment, yet the platform continues to grapple with controversies around data privacy and content moderation. Today, 'Me at the zoo' serves as a nostalgic reminder of its humble beginnings amidst the chaos of viral video culture.
Twenty years ago, YouTube launched as a dating site, evolving into a platform for video sharing, illustrating the duality of content democratization and copyright challenges.
Google acquired YouTube for $1.6 billion, marking a pivotal moment for the platform's growth and solidifying its role in internet culture and media.
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