It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
As a viewer this doesn't make sense. How does it help me find verified channels when less channels can verify themselves? Anybody could start uploading smaller creators videos to their own channels and I might not realise as those creators won't be able to verify themselves.