YouTube has updated its monetization policy to allow videos containing strong profanity within the first seven seconds to be fully monetized, reversing previous restrictions that limited ad revenue for such content. This change permits creators to use explicit language early in their videos without facing demonetization. Alongside this policy shift, YouTube has introduced a feature on its TV app that enables users to skip sponsored, filler, and less relevant content more easily. However, some users have noted that the skip button for ads is now less visible, potentially making ad skipping more difficult.