YouTube is owned by Google, which is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. Google acquired YouTube in 2006 for $1.65 billion, and since then, YouTube has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary within Google's ecosystem
. Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, oversees YouTube along with other subsidiaries, but Google retains complete ownership and control of YouTube's operations and strategic decisions
. The acquisition transformed YouTube from an independent startup into a major platform under Google's umbrella, leveraging Google's resources and technology to grow its global reach and influence in online video sharing
