In 2005, YouTube was founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, launching a platform for easy video uploading, sharing, and streaming. It democratized content creation and consumption, fostering global communities around music, education, and arts. The site revolutionized how poetry readings, performances, and literary discussions reach audiences, amplifying creative voices worldwide.

The founding of YouTube in 2005 revolutionized the way poetry is shared and experienced. Poets like Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye utilized the platform to popularize video poetry and slam performances, expanding the reach of contemporary poetry to diverse audiences worldwide.