YouTube was founded in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley,

Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—and launched in May of that year. The site allows users to
upload, view, and share videos. In November 2006, YouTube was bought by Google for $1.65
billion.

In the early days of YouTube, the site was mostly used for uploading and sharing short videos,
such as home videos and music videos. However, over time, the site has evolved to include a
wide variety of content, including educational videos, music videos, trailers for movies and TV
shows, and even live streaming.

YouTube has had a major impact on the way we consume media. It has made it possible for
anyone to share their videos with the world, and it has given rise to a new generation of
celebrities, known as YouTubers. YouTube has also been used to spread news and information,
and it has been a powerful tool for social activism.

In recent years, YouTube has come under fire for its handling of copyright infringement and for
its role in the spread of misinformation. However, the site remains one of the most popular
websites in the world, with over 2 billion active users.
Here are some of the key differences between old YouTube and new YouTube:

● Old YouTube was a more open platform, where anyone could upload videos. New
YouTube is more restrictive, with a focus on high-quality content.
● Old YouTube was more focused on user-generated content. New YouTube is more
focused on professional content, such as music videos and trailers.
● Old YouTube was more ad-free. New YouTube is full of ads.
● Old YouTube was more fun. New YouTube is more serious.

Overall, YouTube has changed a lot since its early days. It is now a more professional and
polished platform, but it has lost some of its original charm.