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YouTube logo amidst a digital cityscape with floating message icons, symbolizing the return of direct messaging in 2026.
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YouTube Reintroduces DMs in Phased Rollout

YouTube is reintroducing a direct messaging feature in 2026, six years after its previous removal.

Jordan Tsosie·June 11, 2026
Split screen illustrating YouTube's AI-powered custom video feeds versus the rise of low-quality AI-generated content.
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YouTube AI helps users create custom video feeds

More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are already 'AI slop'.

Jordan Tsosie·May 28, 2026