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# YouTube will now count a view as soon as a video starts playing

## TL;DR
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## Key Points
- Apps

## Details
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## Source
元記事: [YouTube will now count a view as soon as a video starts playing](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/youtube-will-now-count-a-view-as-soon-as-a-video-starts-playing/) — published 2026-08-17T18:09:33Z