YouTube Premium Lite to Add Ads to Shorts

YouTube is quietly changing its Premium Lite subscription service. Starting June 30th, the service will begin showing ads on Shorts, in addition to music content, search, and browsing results. This means users won't be completely ad-free, although most long-form videos will remain ad-free. This move aligns with YouTube's ongoing efforts to combat ad blockers and generate revenue through lower-priced subscription tiers.