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YouTube Bug Reportedly Freezes Browser Tabs, Increases CPU and Memory Usage

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YouTube is causing widespread browser slowdowns due to a suspected interface bug that triggers an endless layout loop. Users across Firefox, Brave, and Edge report heavy lag, stuttering, and RAM usage exceeding 7GB in some cases. According to a report, the issue lies in YouTube’s flexible menu below the video player. The interface repeatedly hides and restores butto…YouTube is causing widespread browser slowdowns due to a suspected interface bug that triggers an endless layout loop. Users across Firefox, Brave, and Edge report heavy lag, stuttering, and RAM usage exceeding 7GB in some cases. According to a report, the issue lies in YouTube’s flexible menu below the video player. The interface repeatedly hides and restores butto…