Crazy Sumit’s videos on his YouTube channel show him snatching mobile phones, sleeping with random people and even playing pranks on his mother – all for a ‘like’ or a ‘share’ online.

YouTube Is Banning Challenges and Pranks That Could Lead to Harm 2 minute read A webcam is positioned in front of YouTube's logo in Paris on June 28, 2013. Lionel Bonaventure—AFP/Getty Images ...

YouTube already frowns on challenges and pranks that put people at risk, but it's making that policy more explicit in light of the recent rise of Bird Box-inspired dares. The service has updated ...

YouTube has unveiled updated community guidelines for creators, with a new section on dangerous challenges and pranks, clarifying its position on the behaviour: That is, don't do it.

The Mighty McClures did not end up posting the prank, but they did post another video titled "Family Pranks Need to Stop" that rehashed their bad experience with that type of content. "They're young.

Over the past year, several controversial pranks have been among YouTube's most-watched videos. They're often surprising, sometimes cruel - but are they really funny? Some of the biggest online ...

Adam Saleh, a popular YouTube vlogger, says he was kicked off a Delta Air Lines flight on Dec. 21 because other passengers felt uncomfortable. (Video: Adam Saleh via Twitter) ...

YouTube has banned users from sharing videos of dangerous pranks on its platform because of concerns about challenges that put people’s lives in jeopardy. The US-based website, which is owned by ...