YouTube will start showing fewer ads during livestreams, if the vibe is right

YouTube has been under a microscope in recent months for increased ad frequency during videos and livestreams, whether purposeful or not. The most recent platform update affects livestream viewers by showing fewer ads under certain conditions.

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