Technology • 7 months ago

YouTube tests server-side ads to make your coveted blocker obsolete

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YouTube tests server-side ads to make your coveted blocker obsolete

Technology • 7 months ago

YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

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21•7 months ago
IIRC the developer of SponsorBlock was asked about this and seemed very unconcerned.

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