Copyright Strikes by ANI Shock Indian YouTubers — Here’s What Really Happened”
It started like any normal day on YouTube. Then — boom — several Indian creators found their videos taken down. The reason? Copyright strikes from ANI (Asian News International).
Many creators were confused. Some even angry. Why was ANI targeting them?ANI copyright strike
Turns out, those videos included news footage owned by ANI — clips from press conferences, political events, or breaking news scenes. And the issue? Most of it was used without any permission.
Even if the creators gave credit, it didn’t matter. Legally, using someone’s content without licensing is still a violation. ANI’s team said they’re just protecting what’s theirs.
And the result?
- A few channels were temporarily banned
- Monetization was disabled
- And some content got fully removed
This hit home for smaller creators who often rely on such footage to explain or react to current events. Now, everyone’s realizing: news content isn’t automatically free to use.
So what’s the takeaway?
If you’re a YouTuber, don’t take chances. Use:
- Footage under Creative Commons
- Your own video Fair use news footage
- Or licensed material YouTube copyright warning India
Because ANI isn’t the only agency keeping watch. And a copyright strike can set your channel back months — or worse, delete it entirely.
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