YouTube Shorts' revenue share is actually costing creators

YouTube Shorts ad payouts to creators highlights deeper monetization woes

YouTube's decision to share ad revenue on Shorts was intended to help creators make more cash. So far it hasn't, and creators aren't sure if (or when) it ever will.

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