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YouTube tightens ad rules to curb low-quality AI content and avatar advice
YouTube is updating its advertising policies to restrict monetization for low-quality AI-generated videos and avatar-based advice content, aiming to improve con
Chosunbiz · +1 outlets
MrBeast teams with LeBron James and Dwayne Johnson to grant wishes for 100 kids with cancer, donates $6.5M
MrBeast's latest video features celebrity collaborations to grant wishes for 100 young cancer patients and includes a $6.5 million pediatric cancer research don
Dexerto Latest Posts · +4 outlets
Arizona State University launches Content Creation major for aspiring influencers
ASU now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, requiring students to build real audiences and gain followers as part of the curriculum.
Dexerto Latest Posts · +13 outlets
YouTube adds custom thumbnails to Shorts after long demand from creators
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that custom thumbnails for Shorts are rolling out to all users, a feature creators have been requesting for years.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Patreon fully blocks AI training bots from scraping creator content
Patreon has implemented full blocks against AI training bots scraping creator content, protecting creators' work from unauthorized use in AI model training.
quasa.io · +7 outlets
YouTuber Philip Carter arrested in alleged perfume mail fraud scheme, police find $250K
Chicago fragrance YouTuber Philip Carter was arrested after investigators uncovered an alleged mail fraud scheme involving luxury cologne, with police seizing $
The Times of India · +6 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

YouTube tightens monetization rules, cuts off ad revenue for AI-generated low-quality content
YouTube expands its policy to demonetize mass-produced AI 'slop' and avatar advice videos, marking a significant crackdown on factory content.
조선일보 · +14 outlets
YouTube now lets creators add custom thumbnails to Shorts
After a two-year wait, YouTube adds custom thumbnail support and an AI thumbnail generation tool for Shorts, though A/B testing is blocked.
Technobaboy · +14 outlets
YouTube hardens AI policy with a big exception
YouTube updates its AI disclosure rules but carves out an exception that concerns creators and transparency advocates.
Mashable
YouTube removes Trump's latest video, blocks channel for seven days
YouTube takes enforcement action against former President Trump's channel, removing a video and imposing a week-long posting suspension.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Gary Stevenson quits YouTube channel citing health concerns
The prominent wealth tax campaigner and millionaire economist leaves the platform, citing health battles and exhaustion.
The Guardian · +6 outlets
Gary Stevenson quits YouTube channel citing health concerns
Wealth tax campaigner Gary Stevenson leaves the platform, citing health battles.
The Guardian · +6 outlets

Twitch14 stories ›

Twitch launches parental controls letting parents shut down teen streams, block DMs, and receive weekly watch reports
Twitch introduces new family center tools that give parents visibility and control over their teen's account activity on the platform.
Attack of the Fanboy · +2 outlets
Facebook launches gaming video hub to challenge Twitch
Meta's Facebook enters live gaming content with a dedicated video hub, positioning itself as a rival to Amazon-owned Twitch.
Mashable · +6 outlets
Kai Cenat sued over Streamer U event
The top Twitch streamer faces a lawsuit related to his Streamer U content creator program.
GameRant · +14 outlets
Streamer Tbvnks breaks silence after private videos with ex Camryn LaVine leaked online
Twitch streamer Tbvnks addressed the leak of private content involving himself and his ex-girlfriend Camryn LaVine during a livestream.
livemint.com · +8 outlets
Seth Rogen shoves set-crash streamer, says 'Don't F--- With People'
A streamer who intruded on Seth Rogen's film set was physically removed by the actor, who afterward criticized the behavior.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
Ludwig responds to backlash over Team Mexico eligibility at Streamer Games 2026
Ludwig faced criticism after comments that some interpreted as questioning whether Team Mexico participants at Streamer Games were 'real Mexicans'.
Sportskeeda

Platforms18 stories ›

EU formally accuses TikTok of failing to protect children online
European regulators conclude TikTok has not done enough to ensure minors' safety on the platform, opening the door to potential fines.
Impakter · +14 outlets
Influencer killed by husband after accusing him of pedophilia on TikTok
Sara Gilson (also reported as Sara Duffey), a TikTok creator who used a Netflix documentary trend to publicly accuse her estranged husband, was fatally shot by
NBC News · +14 outlets
Meta stock trades near record highs on AI and advertising growth
Meta Platforms shares approach all-time highs as investors bet on continued strength in digital advertising and the company's AI investments.
Ad-hoc-news.de · +14 outlets
TikTok tests Prime-style shopping membership service
TikTok is experimenting with a subscription-based shopping membership program similar to Amazon Prime to boost e-commerce on its platform.
PYMNTS.com · +8 outlets
TikTok reportedly to launch live shopping in the US
The platform is preparing to roll out live shopping features in the United States, expanding its social commerce ambitions.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Meta paying influencers to post on Reels before TikTok, report says
Meta is offering significant payments to creators who publish video content on Instagram Reels before posting to rival TikTok.
Mashable · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Kai Cenat is being sued
The streamer faces a lawsuit, though details of the claim have not been disclosed in available reports.
OpenCritic · +14 outlets
Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill snap at YouTuber who crashed their set
The actors confronted a streamer who interrupted filming of their show, with video of the incident going viral.
New York Post · +3 outlets
Kai Cenat's Streamer U was a 'masterclass' for brands looking to tap content creators
Digiday analyzes how Streamer University has become a blueprint for brand integration in creator content.
Digiday
Kai Cenat says Streamer University will head to Europe for its third year
Cenat announced the next edition of his creator bootcamp will take place in Europe, following its US success.
Yahoo · +12 outlets
Streamer exposes what really happens behind the scenes at Kai Cenat's Streamer University
A participant's account reveals behind-the-scenes details of the high-profile streaming bootcamp.
AOL.com · +1 outlets
Kai Cenat announces first livestream with Tyla since she friend-zoned him on stream
The streamer and singer will collaborate on a Disney World livestream months after a viral rejection moment.
The Times of India · +5 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Joe Rogan says podcast guest allegedly killed, dismembered man after appearing on show
Joe Rogan revealed that a former convict guest on his podcast was arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering a man, committing the crime after his JRE ap
AOL.com · +12 outlets
Diary of a CEO set to overtake Joe Rogan's podcast as world No. 1
Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast is on track to surpass The Joe Rogan Experience as the most-listened-to podcast globally, marking a major shift in podc
The Times · +5 outlets
Podcast measurement standard proposal could unlock $1B in ad spend
A new proposal for standardized podcast measurement metrics argues the industry could unlock $1 billion in additional advertising revenue through cross-platform
The Media Leader
Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO faces misinformation allegations
Multiple investigations detail how Steven Bartlett's podcast platform has spread misinformation, raising questions about editorial oversight in top podcasts.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +14 outlets
Fox News panel criticizes JD Vance for 'undermining' Trump after Rogan podcast
JD Vance's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience draws backlash from Fox News commentators who say his remarks on Iran policy contradicted and undermined Presi
Mediaite · +7 outlets
Elon Musk joins Nelk Boys on Full Send podcast
Elon Musk appeared on the Full Send podcast with the Nelk Boys, continuing his pattern of appearing on popular creator-driven shows.
Teslarati · +9 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Amazon gaming boss says players will no longer need consoles, cloud gaming future
Amazon's gaming chief predicts the end of traditional consoles as cloud services like Luna grow, with Amazon integrating cloud gaming into Prime Video for UK su
AOL.ca · +14 outlets
Dan Houser weighs in on PlayStation physical game disc debate, says companies should provide disc releases
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser comments on physical vs digital game debate amid PlayStation fans calling for a blackout over Sony's disc decision.
inkl · +13 outlets
PlayStation fans call for August blackout over Sony's disc decision
Angry PlayStation fans organize an August PS Blackout to protest Sony's decision to move away from physical game discs.
GameRiv · +10 outlets
Miyamoto says players no longer care about hardware specs
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto comments that gamers now prioritize experience over hardware specifications for new consoles.
Kotaku · +2 outlets
Modders turn PS Vita into an Xbox Cloud Gaming handheld
A new app enables Xbox Game Pass streaming directly to a PlayStation Vita, turning the 2011 handheld into a modern cloud gaming device.
TweakTown · +6 outlets
Xbox tests free ad-supported cloud streaming for owned games
Microsoft trials a program allowing Xbox owners to stream their owned games for free with ads and a one-hour session cap.
Outlook Respawn · +14 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Google signs EU AI Act transparency code, backs AI content labelling while warning against regulatory complexity
Google commits to the EU's voluntary transparency code for AI-generated content, supporting labelling obligations but cautioning against over-regulation that co
Storyboard18 · +9 outlets
Shein slips into $99 million quarterly loss as higher import costs weigh on business ahead of IPO
The fast-fashion giant reports a quarterly net loss amid rising import costs, clouding its IPO prospects.
Storyboard18
Sam Altman says humanity has already entered the next phase of AI singularity
The OpenAI CEO asserts that the AI singularity is no longer a distant concept but has already begun.
Storyboard18 · +14 outlets
Passionfroot raises $15M Series A to bring its B2B creator marketplace to the US
The B2B creator marketplace secures funding to expand operations from Europe into the United States, signaling continued VC appetite for creator economy infrast
Vocal · +10 outlets
Patreon fully blocks AI training bots from scraping creator content
Patreon takes a firm stance against unauthorized AI training data collection by blocking all known AI scraping bots from its platform.
quasa.io · +5 outlets
ASU launches influencer degree program
Arizona State University adds a bachelor's degree in content creation, reflecting institutional recognition of the creator economy as a career path.
moneywise.com · +14 outlets