AV2: YouTube to stream first videos in new codec in early 2027
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YouTube plans to begin streaming its first videos in the AV2 video codec in early 2027, initially on the web, with Chrome already demonstrating playback. AOMedia estimates about 30% efficiency gains over AV1, though independent studies are pending.