Jawed Karim’s first video on YouTube, titled “Me at the Zoo,” was a low-resolution clip of him standing in front of an elephant enclosure at the San Diego Zoo. Today, YouTube has 2.7 billion monthly active users globally and has become a cultural phenomenon that connects people from all over the world through viral videos. Some of the most popular videos on YouTube are songs like “Baby Shark” and “Despacito.”
The music video for “Gangnam Style” by Psy was the first to reach a billion views on YouTube, setting a Guinness record in just five months. Since then, many other popular videos have been added to this list, including “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa, and “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. These videos have all achieved billions of views and have become cultural touchstones.
YouTube has evolved into much more than just a platform for watching music videos. It is now used by content creators and artists to showcase their creativity and talent to a global audience instantly. From educational content to vlogs, YouTube has changed the way we consume media and connect with the world around us. With billions of users from all over the world using it every month, it is clear that YouTube will continue to be an important part of our lives for years to come.
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