YOUTUBE :- YouTube is a free, American online video-sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc. Founded in 2005 by three former PayPal employees, it allows users to upload, share, and view videos. 
Key features and aspects of YouTube:
  • Video Sharing and Viewing: YouTube's primary function is to enable users to upload, share, and watch videos. 
  • Social Media Platform: It functions as a social media platform, allowing for interaction through comments, likes, and subscriptions, according to Britannica. 
  • Engagement: YouTube facilitates two-way communication between creators and viewers, fostering a sense of community and brand loyalty. 
  • Free Access: The platform is free to use, making it accessible to a wide audience. 
  • Google Subsidiary: YouTube is a subsidiary of Google, which acquired it in 2006. 
  • Broadcast Yourself: The platform's premise is to allow anyone to broadcast their content, similar to a personal television channel, according to Wikipedia. 
How YouTube is used:
  • Personal Content Sharing:
    Individuals can share their personal videos, like home movies, according to Britannica. 
  • Educational Content:
    YouTube is a valuable resource for learning and education, with a wide variety of tutorials and courses. 
  • Entertainment:
    It offers a vast library of entertainment content, including music videos, movies, and TV shows. 
  • News and Information:
    YouTube can be a source for news, current events, and various forms of information. 
  • Business and Marketing:
    Businesses utilize YouTube for marketing and advertising, reaching new audiences and promoting their products or services, according to Sprinklr.