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DittoDub found YouTube's algorithm doesn't gradually promote dubbed content. It waits for metrics like watch time in a new language to hit a benchmark within 30-45 days. Once hit, it triggers a 'sigmoid response,' rapidly activating widespread promotion for that language.
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