YouTube is introducing DMs (again) You have to be over 18 and already be connected with the person you want to chat with on other messaging platforms. | Illustr
YouTube is reintroducing its direct messaging feature, allowing users to send private messages to each other. To use the feature, users must be over 18 years old and already connected with the recipient on other messaging platforms. This marks YouTube's second attempt at implementing a DM functionality. AI
IMPACT Minimal direct impact for AI operators; this is a platform feature update.