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The Algorithmic Erosion: Why YouTube Search No Longer Serves the User

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For nearly two decades, the white search bar atop YouTube represented a digital contract: users provided a query, and the platform provided the most relevant answer. It was a library logic applied to video, a system where metadata—titles, tags, and descriptions—dictated discovery. However, industry insiders and power users have watched this utility degrade over the last several years, replaced by a retention-focused engine that prioritizes distr…
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WebProNews broke the news in on Friday, November 28, 2025.
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