YouTuber arrested after AI-generated “bodycam” videos
A South Korean YouTuber has been arrested after it was determined that a series of viral “police bodycam” videos posted were made using AI.
Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ shows strong box office performance in competitive weekend
Directorial debut "Iron Lung" from YouTuber Markiplier posted a notable performance at the global box office during its opening weekend.
YouTube removes major AI slop channels
YouTube has taken down a group of large channels built around AI-generated videos with many huge view counts, even reaching into the billions.
MrBeast Burger continues to open locations as legal dispute persists
The MrBeast Burger brand continues to expand internationally even as the company’s legal battle over ownership remains unresolved.
TikTok secures U.S. operations with new joint venture
TikTok completed a deal to restructure its U.S. operations under a newly formed company to keep the platform available in the United States.
YouTube addresses questions about brand refresh and play button awards
YouTube has responded to questions about whether its recent branding changes would affect the platform’s well-known play button awards.
YouTube removes custom subtitle feature that VTubers and Hololive fans use
YouTube has removed a custom subtitle option that was widely used by VTubers and fans of groups like Hololive.
Creators voice support for federal “Mental Health Bill of Rights” proposal
A group of U.S. lawmakers and digital creators are showing support for a proposed Mental Health Bill of Rights.
MrBeast Burger “2.0” relaunch strategy surfaces in court filings
Court documents in the ongoing dispute between MrBeast and Virtual Dining Concepts include a proposed relaunch plan for MrBeast Burger.
YouTube CEO outlines plans to address “AI slop”
YouTube CEO is outlining steps the platform plans to take against low-quality, AI-generated videos, often dubbed “AI slop."