YouTube Second Chance Program Reinstates Banned Creators in Policy Shift
YouTube has initiated a second chance program for previously banned creators, focusing on channels removed under policies the platform has since abandoned. The announcement coincides with political pressure over alleged censorship concerns. Not all terminated channels qualify for reinstatement.
YouTube has opened applications for banned creators to return to the platform through a new “limited pilot project” announced last month. The second chance program specifically targets channels removed under policies that YouTube has since abandoned, marking a significant shift in the platform’s approach to content moderation and creator rehabilitation. This initiative represents one of the most substantial changes to YouTube’s enforcement policies in recent years.