YouTube tests server-side ads to make your coveted blocker obsolete

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YouTube tests server-side ads to make your coveted blocker obsolete
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YouTube has been spotted testing server-side ads, which could pose a problem to ad blockers.

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Wouldn't sponsorblock be enough?

No, the ad timings will vary

In fact, it's likely that it might fuck over SB in general, if they don't compensate for it