Russia to slow YouTube download speed by 70%, lawmaker says
This announcement of Russia’s plan to slow down YouTube download speeds by 70% comes as a concerning development. The leaked information suggests that this deliberate effort is aimed at pushing users towards a government-controlled Russian alternative website and eventually phasing out access to YouTube entirely. The strategy seems to be an attempt to boost the popularity of their own platforms, which have struggled to compete with the widespread adoption of YouTube in the country.
The decision to target YouTube specifically can be seen as a direct response to the platform’s popularity in Russia, where many individuals, including anti-government and counter-culture content creators, have found a voice and a substantial following.… Continue reading
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