YouTube video streaming platform

YouTube is a global digital video-sharing platform founded in the United States. Its core infrastructure and servers are maintained in multiple data centers across several countries worldwide, primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Originally created by former PayPal employees, it was acquired by Google shortly after its launch. Today, it operates as a major subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company formed in 2015 to oversee Google and its various technology sectors. The platform offers a wide range of content, from user-generated videos to professional broadcasts, making it the most visited video site on the internet.