Currently, public sub counts are abbreviated in most but not all places across YouTube. In August, we’ll make this more consistent by always showing abbreviated sub counts publicly. Creators: You’ll still see your full sub count in Studio! Learn more → http://yt.be/help/abbrev-count …pic.twitter.com/pmaKk4EU4k
In case it hasn't been said clearly enough, @YouTube @YTCreators @TeamYouTube this is a bad idea. Please don't do it. Listen to your community and retract this change.