How L.A.-based YouTube star LaurDIY started out as a kid crafter in St. Catharines, Ont.
02 Mar
Lifestyle

How L.A.-based YouTube star LaurDIY started out as a kid crafter in St. Catharines, Ont.

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Lifestyle Hamilton With nearly 8.5 million followers on YouTube, LaurDIY is one of the most recognizable names in crafts and lifestyle content. The St. Catharines-born content creator made a recent visit to her hometown, prioritizing family and creativity without pressure.Lauren Riihimaki says she often visits her hometown to rediscover her love for creatingDiona the teacher · CBC News · Posted: Feb 24, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 12 hours agoListen to this article Estimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Lauren Riihimaki is a YouTuber who, as a kid in St. Catharines, Ont., spent her free time working on craft kits and colouring books. (Submitted by Lauren Riihimaki, LaurDIY/YouTube)Lauren Riihimaki...
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YouTube AI Can Predict if You’re Under 18—and Restrict Your Account Accordingly
14 Aug
Science & Technology

YouTube AI Can Predict if You’re Under 18—and Restrict Your Account Accordingly

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Photo Credit: Christian WiedigerYouTube is testing AI age-verification technology in the U.S. to predict if you’re under 18, regardless of the birthday entered on your account.If you’re the parent of a kid who watches YouTube—or if you’re a YouTube-loving kid yourself—you might find certain restrictions appearing on your account. The Google-owned video platform is testing AI age-verification technology in the U.S. that can predict users under 18 and place restrictions on their accounts as a result. According to YouTube, this is part of a move to provide better protections for younger users. The company’s “age-estimation model” started rolling out in the U.S. on Wednesday to determine if someone is under 18—regardless of the information entered on their account. The initial rollout of the feature covers only a “small set of users” in the U.S. to estimate their...
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Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died
10 Aug
Top Stories

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Susan Wojcicki, who served as YouTube's CEO for almost a decade until she stepped down last year, has died. She was 56 years old. Her husband Dennis Troper has shared the news on Facebookrevealing that Wojcicki lived two years with non-small cell lung cancer. "Susan was not just my best friend and partner in life, but a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a dear friend to many," he wrote in his post. "Her impact on our family and the world was immeasurable."Google operated out of Wojcicki's garage when the company was just starting out, with founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin using it as their office. She became the company's first marketing manager, co-created Google Image Search and was the first product manager of AdSense. Wojcicki also headed Google's video efforts...
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