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YouTube raises watch-hour requirements for ad revenue cuts

New YouTube partners must meet twice the watch hours or Shorts views to qualify for ad revenue sharing.
WHO: YouTube
WHAT: YouTube increased the qualification requirements for new partners to receive a cut of ad revenue.
WHEN: Reported Aug 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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