YouTube's crackdown on tools that block advertising continues with server-side ad injection. The developer of...
  • YouTube is testing server-side ad injection to counter ad blockers, integrating ads directly into videos to make them indistinguishable from the main content.
  • This new method complicates ad blocking, including tools like SponsorBlock, which now face challenges in accurately identifying and skipping sponsored segments.
  • The feature is currently in testing and not widely rolled out, with YouTube encouraging users to subscribe to YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience.
  • fin@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    17 days ago

    How about replacing them with something nicer, like just showing “Take a moment to pause…” screen with audio muted/relaxing music background?

    • vikingEnglish
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      17 days ago

      Sure, I’d take that over ads anytime.