The YouTube Effect
YouTube has garnered over 2.3 billion users and is worth up to $300 billion dollars. At its center is its algorithm, something that threatens to destroy not only the platform, but the entire Internet.
- Released: 2022-06-11
- Runtime: 99 minutes
- Genre: Documentaries
- Stars: Caleb Cain, Carrie Goldberg Loann, Ryan Kaji, Shion Kaji, Anthony Padilla, Susan Wojcicki, Brianna Wu, Natalie Wynn, Steve Chen
- Director: Alex Winter
Comments
- tronvszombies-1 - 13 August 2023
Fast paced informative documentary.
Wasn't really sure what this was going to be. Having watched it. It charts the history of YouTube from its formation to global money making behemoth. It points out a lot of the problems created by free speech/click chasing content. Some good, some bad. I'm a fan of YouTube and my algorithms are mainly game and film. I've even had to go to a YouTube content creator gig with my kid. Fever pitch! Saying that I know from my friend group some would enjoy this while others would be have trouble accepting what is an on the level documentary. It is a good show for teenagers who would benefit from getting a handle on the ideas presented in an entertaining way. It also packs a lot in. I remember the Momo stuff. The local primary school had to email parents to tell them of the dangers! I hate the word triggering but some will instantly shut off what is a decent documentary on a timely subject.
