We Went to Made On YouTube 2026 (everything you need to know)

<p>Josh returns from YouTube’s Made On 2026 event at Pier 57 in NYC with a firsthand look at all the major platform announcements. From custom homepage feeds and TV remote comments to new AI editing tools and voice protection DRM, we break down what these updates mean for viewers, creators, and advertisers.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction &amp; Made On Event History</p><p>04:28 Consumer Updates: TV Viewing Metrics, Posts &amp; Comments</p><p>09:30 Micro Dramas &amp; Custom Feeds</p><p>14:37 AI Shopping Search Capabilities</p><p>17:52 Creator AI Updates: Ask Studio &amp; Dynamic Thumbnails</p><p>19:36 Video A/B Testing &amp; Natural Language Editing</p><p>22:14 Voice Likeness Protection &amp; DRM</p><p>23:41 Advertiser Updates &amp; Brand Deal Metrics</p><p>25:25 MrBeast Book Sales Analysis</p><p>26:55 ScrollEd &amp; The Future of Reading</p><p><br></p><p>Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/</p><p>Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/</p><p><br></p><p>Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/</p><p><br></p><p>Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand</p>