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2020
New York Comic Con partners with YouTube for virtual event
New York Comic Con announced a partnership with YouTube to present its 2020 event online as New York Comic’s Metaverse, following the cancellation of the physical convention.
2020
Formula 1 and YouTube announce Eifel Grand Prix livestream partnership
Formula 1 and YouTube announced a partnership to livestream the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix on Formula 1's YouTube channel, free to viewers in seven selected European markets from October 9 to 11, 2020. The deal also provides YouTube with race previews, highlights and analysis.
2020
Lollapalooza announces free four-night digital festival
Lollapalooza announced a free four-night digital broadcast, scheduled to air exclusively on YouTube July 30–August 2, 2020.
2020
Lawsuit against YouTube over scam videos using plaintiffs' likenesses
Seventeen people, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, are suing YouTube, alleging that it allowed scammers to use images and videos of them to solicit money. The plaintiffs want YouTube to remove the scam videos.
2020
Steve Wozniak and other plaintiffs sue Google over YouTube bitcoin scam
Steve Wozniak and 17 other alleged victims filed suit against Google over a YouTube scam that allegedly used Wozniak's name and likeness to solicit cryptocurrency. The plaintiffs said YouTube and Google repeatedly ignored requests to take down the scam video; the allegations are not a court determination.
2020
FameBit rebranded as YouTube BrandConnect
YouTube rebranded its influencer marketing platform FameBit as YouTube BrandConnect, which remained open to eligible U.S. creators with over 25,000 subscribers.
2020
YouTube creates $100 million fund for Black creators
YouTube created a multiyear $100 million fund dedicated to amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists.
2020
Freedom At The Mat launches online wellness experience
Freedom At The Mat launched an online class experience offering short wellness videos, distributed with ANEW Network and available on YouTube.
2020
YouTube launches Video Chapters
YouTube launched Video Chapters, a feature that lets viewers jump to specific sections of videos using creator-provided timestamps. The feature went live for users across iOS, Android and desktop.
2020
YouTube collaborates with creators on Saudi virtual iftar
YouTube hosted a virtual iftar in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with six Arab creators, who joined from their homes. The livestream was viewed over three million times.
2020
YouTube experiences brief worldwide outage
YouTube users reported being unable to access content during a brief outage that affected the US coasts, Western Europe and parts of Australia. YouTube said the issue had been fixed after approximately 20 minutes.
2020
Quibi offers selected episodes free on YouTube
Quibi made selected episodes from its library available for free on YouTube as an effort to adapt to launch-market conditions.
2020
Light Aircraft Association launches YouTube channel
The Light Aircraft Association launched its own YouTube channel, starting with six LAA Explorer videos featuring ambassador Arthur Williams.
2020
Lionsgate announces free online movie screenings
Lionsgate announced plans to stream selected films live and for free on YouTube on Saturday nights in May, with hosts, guest appearances, giveaways, and interactive elements.
2020
YouTube announces We Are One global film festival
YouTube announced We Are One, a free online global film festival scheduled to run from May 29 through June 7, featuring content from 20 film festivals.
2020
The Daily Galaxy launches The Galaxy Report on YouTube
The Daily Galaxy introduced The Galaxy Report, a weekly program on YouTube featuring journeys into space and science topics.
2020
Ripple sued YouTube over scam impersonation accounts
Ripple sued YouTube, alleging that the platform sold ads and verified accounts promoting fake cryptocurrency giveaways and ignored complaints about them. YouTube said it takes abuse seriously and acts quickly when it detects policy violations.
2020
YouTube adds UPI payment method in India
YouTube added UPI as a payment method for Indian users subscribing to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music, and for certain other purchases and features on the platform.
2020
Google India launches YouTube Learning Destination
Google India launched YouTube Learning Destination, a resource to help parents, students and educators find educational content on YouTube.
2020
YouTube adds UPI payment option
YouTube launched UPI as a payment option for YouTube and YouTube Music, including purchases and subscriptions.