We Went to Made On YouTube 2026 (everything you need to know)

Josh returns from YouTube’s Made On 2026 event at Pier 57 in NYC with a firsthand look at all the major platform announcements. From custom homepage feeds and TV remote comments to new AI editing tools and voice protection DRM, we break down what these updates mean for viewers, creators, and advertisers.

00:00 Introduction & Made On Event History

04:28 Consumer Updates: TV Viewing Metrics, Posts & Comments

09:30 Micro Dramas & Custom Feeds

14:37 AI Shopping Search Capabilities

17:52 Creator AI Updates: Ask Studio & Dynamic Thumbnails

19:36 Video A/B Testing & Natural Language Editing

22:14 Voice Likeness Protection & DRM

23:41 Advertiser Updates & Brand Deal Metrics

25:25 MrBeast Book Sales Analysis

26:55 ScrollEd & The Future of Reading

Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.

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Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/

Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand