YouTube Reportedly Prepping Subscription Service

Sources say YouTube is planning an updated subscription service that will include the beta tested Music Key.

For more than a year now, YouTube’s attempts at a subscription model have been somewhat contentious. Their YouTube Music Key service launched in November of last year, and the service has been criticized by many independent creators. New information shows that another terms of service change may be on the way, laying the groundwork for a reworked subscription service.

According to an email received by Re/code, YouTube is updating its terms of service again, and creators need to agree to the terms to make their videos available on an upcoming paid subscription.

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