YouTube's next big video upgrade: AV2 could cut bandwidth use by 30 % in 2027
YouTube could introduce AV2 streaming as early as 2027. The new codec promises around 30 % better compression efficiency than AV1, potentially enabling higher-quality video at lower bitrates and smoother streaming on slower internet connections.
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