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YouTube expands Premium Lite, revises creator monetization rules

YouTube is expanding its Premium Lite subscription service and has also announced significant changes to its Partner Program. These updates will affect how creators can monetize their content on the platform. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; primarily affects content creators and platform monetization strategies.

RANK_REASON This is a product and policy update from a major platform, not a frontier release or significant industry shift.

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YouTube expands Premium Lite, revises creator monetization rules

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