YouTube Orders ‘Invidious’ Privacy Software to Shut Down in 7 Days

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The developers of Invidious, a privacy-respecting alternative front-end for YouTube, have received a cease-and-desist notice from YouTube's legal department. The free and open source software, which provides a YouTube experience minus advertising and user tracking, has been instructed to shut down within seven days. As things stand, cooperation isn't on the agenda.

YouTube Orders 'Invidious' Privacy Software to Shut Down in 7 Days * TorrentFreak