I've started noticing a lot more YouTube videos recommended on the sidebar with very low view counts. Some have only a dozen views. These are being recommended while I watch popular generic videos, nothing niche. Has anyone else noticed this? I'm wondering if YouTube is changing their recommendations algorithm to rival the way TikTok propels new creators/videos.
I strongly notice the other way around. There seems to be much more high view count content for me including the new prominently featured tiktok clone. As a coach I watch fairly niche sports content and really could not care about a 6 million view yoga soft porn clip.