Figure out how to hack the YouTube feature that apparently lets you play background ASMR like white noise continuously for up to 10 hours without interruptions, but that’s not the case with general videos. Is there some kind of automated content recognition that can be leveraged to eliminate ads? > [!ai]+ AI > > You > ‘re likely referring to how some long-form ASMR videos, often labeled as “sleep sounds” or “study music,” can play continuously for extended periods > without ads interrupting on YouTube, even on mobile devices with the screen off. This isn’t a hack, but rather a combination of factors and YouTube’ > s own systems: > 1. **Content Identification:** YouTube’s algorithms identify these streams as ambient or background noise. They recognize the lack of dynamic content > changes and categorize them differently from regular videos with distinct scenes, dialogue, or music tracks. > 2. **Monetization Strategy:** Creators of these streams often monetize through other means, like channel memberships, Super Chat, or external links > (e.g., Patreon). They may choose to disable mid-roll ads on these specific videos to enhance the listening experience and encourage support through alternative methods. YouTube might also have specific policies regarding ad placement on this type of content, > limiting interruptions. > 3. **Exploiting Loopholes (Less Likely):** While it’s *possible* some creators might have found ways to minimize ad breaks in the past, YouTube is constantly updating its systems. Any exploits are usually patched quickly. Relying on these is unreliable and could violate YouTube > ‘s terms of service. > **Why it doesn’t work for general videos:** > Regular videos with diverse content, music, or speech are prime real estate for ad placement. YouTube’s algorithms recognize the engagement potential and insert ads accordingly. The content itself triggers ad breaks based on its structure and metadata