The global campus: How YouTube is empowering learners everywhere

News and Events By Katie Kurtz , Managing Director, Youth and Learning Partnerships, YouTube Apr 28, 2026 [[read-time]] minute read Every day, billions of people use YouTube to learn and understand the world around them. People can find information about anything and learn something new — from help on class assignments to studying a foreign language or exploring a different career. Last June, there were more than 5.5 billion views on learning and how-to content in the United States. YouTube has a wide range of resources and tools to support learners everywhere. “Ask” button on YouTube Your personal tutor Learning is a journey, not a one-time event. With over 5.5 billion views on learning content in the U.S. last June alone, we are using AI to make knowledge more interactive: The “Ask” button: This feature allows viewers to go deeper into academic videos. In December 2025, over 20 million users used it to simplify complex terms or summarize key takeaways. Quizzes: Creators like Veritasium and Oversimplified have already begun to integrate real-time assessments directly into the viewing experience, turning passive watching into active learning. In early 2025, viewers answered an average of 3.5 million quizzes per month, helping reinforce concepts
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