YouTube is the world’s biggest online video source, with more than2 billion monthly users.

YouTube is giving the boot to two channels associated with rapper and R&B singerR. Kelly, after he was found guilty of sex trafficking. This doesn’t mean Kelly is being scrubbed from YouTube. His music will still be available on YouTube Music, and his tunes are allowed in YouTube videos. In September, Kelly was convicted on all counts during a federal sex trafficking trial. YouTube isn’t the first platform to ban Kelly....

YouTube is testing a budget-friendly version of its Premium subscription plan in Europe. In dollars, that’s roughly $8.30. YouTube’s current Premium subscription plan costs 12 each month in Europe and $12 in the US.

Choosing a paid course will give you an ad-free experience and let you play the video in the background.

Now, certified doctors, nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists and clinical social workers can apply. The review process usually takes about one or two months, YouTube said. Interested health content creators can start applying Thursday, Oct. 27. Read more:The Misinformation Pandemic Is Out of Control, but There’s a Fix

“We prioritize connecting people to content from authoritative sources on health topics.” YouTube will alsoadd an information panel on abortion, with information from health authorities. Read more on abortion

YouTube’s move comes as more and more companies and servicesintegrate AIfeatures. For instance, Microsoft is introducing anAI companion called Copilotto Windows 11. More AI-related tools are coming to YouTube next year, according to Google. The free app is currently in beta on Android in select markets, according to YouTube.

Cord-cutters have some new options in the world oflive TV streaming. In ablog postshared on Tuesday,YouTube TVannounced the expansion of its Spanish-language offerings with two new plans. Viewers aren’t required to have a basic YouTube TV account to sign up for this service. It runs $15 a month and provides access to more than 25 channels. For a limited time, Spanish Plus is available for $10 a month for new users....

Cable replacementYouTube TValready costs $65 a month for more than 85 channels of live TV. you could get the new Entertainment Plus bundle now by going into your parameters and clicking on membership. Read more:Hulu Plus Live TV vs. YouTube TV: Which live TV streaming service should you choose?

Access to channels such as CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV and CBS Sports is at stake. The media companies said they’re still actively working on a deal.

The company says the feature uses technology initially developed for YouTube creators toGo Live Together. Meanwhile, DirecTV U-Verse also includes themultiview featurefor satellite customers.

5.1 Audio is rolling out this week across Google TV, Android TV, and Roku devices." This just in We know you’ve been waiting, and its finally ready. 5.1 Audio is rolling out this week across Google TV, Android TV, and Roku devices. The company shared its fulllist of compatible devices here.

And it comes with a one-year, $10 discount. Learn more through our coverage of thebest internet providers, YouTube TV’sMultiview featureand thebest live TV streaming services.