YouTube blocks RT and other Russian channels from generating ad revenue

YouTube has temporarily barred Russia Today (RT) and a handful of other Russian channels from earning ad revenue. Citing "extraordinary circumstances" and the recent sanctions against the country, the company told Reuters it was putting a pause on the ability of several channels to monetize their content on the platform. Additionally, YouTube said videos from those content creators would appear less frequently in user recommendations, and that RT and a handful of other channels would no longer b...