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What does "accessing content ID" mean? The article says they did all that to gain that access, but doesn't mention what is it or what do they gain by it.
by sn_master 6y ago
What does "accessing content ID" mean? The article says they did all that to gain that access, but doesn't mention what is it or what do they gain by it.
- ev1 6y agoCMIIW, by being trustworthy enough to get access to content ID you can automate takedowns at will or demonetise videos at will instead of via reviewed DMCAs.
- sn_master 6y agohuh, now their YT username makes sense (RansomNova). the potential of extortion if they get that kind of power is incredible. Edit: Apparently its not the first time this has been abused https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20190205/10064941534/youtubes-contentid-system-is-being-repurposed-blackmailers-due-to-failings.shtml https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20190205/10064941534/youtu...