Despite creator backlash, Twitch defaulted all channels into allowing their content to be used to train Amazon's large language models, calling it an opt-out sy

YouTube raised the entry bar to 4,000 watch hours and 10 million Shorts views for new creators, the biggest YPP overhaul since 2018, sparking widespread unease

Meta launches a full rollout of its redesigned Facebook Creator Studio featuring AI-powered assistance for content creation and management.

The Call Her Daddy host's media company reached halfway to unicorn status with a fresh funding round from WTSL.

Spotify has rolled out a feature to flag AI-produced tracks, responding to long-standing calls from subscribers for transparency around artificial music.

X (formerly Twitter) is overhauling creator monetization to prioritize original ideas, expertise and commentary over aggregated content.

YouTube announced a major overhaul of the YouTube Partner Program, doubling the watch time requirement from 4,000 to 8,000 hours and increasing Shorts view thre

YouTube's lower-cost ad-free tier is rolling out broadly, with creator payouts sourced from a separate pool, though it still includes limited advertising.

A new monthly Shorts earnings gate means channels under 10 million views in 90 days will not receive ad revenue from Shorts, shifting payouts toward larger crea

A new toggle allows viewers to temporarily hide Shorts from the YouTube Home feed, giving users more control over their content experience.

YouTube updated its policies to restrict content that promotes or glorifies eating disorders, part of ongoing safety efforts.

Google updated ad policies for YouTube and Google Discover, marking the second revision in less than a year.

Twitch confirmed it has been allowing Amazon to train generative AI on streamer content for years, and made the feature opt-out instead of opt-in, drawing wides

Spotify is using Twitch as a new distribution channel for its video podcasts, positioning the move as a competitive weapon against YouTube.

Twitch rolled out new features including vertical video format and the ability to dual-stream to other platforms.

Twitch hired Christine Cassis, a former Google executive and Shopify alum, to lead its communications and marketing efforts.

Elon Musk amplified a controversy around left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has become a divisive figure in Democratic politics.

Viral Belgian Twitch streamer Michiel Vandeweert passed away at age 28 after outliving a terminal prognosis by years.

The Trump administration reversed a ban on TikTok for federal employee devices, citing ownership restructuring at ByteDance, though the company retains control

A federal appeals court rejected efforts by Meta, YouTube and TikTok to dismiss consolidated lawsuits alleging social media platforms are designed to addict chi

YouTube is doubling its monetization requirements (4,000 watch hours and 1,000 subscribers becoming the new minimums) starting in 2027, tightening the bar for c

Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday filed a lawsuit against TikTok alleging the platform is designed to addict minors and exposes them to inappropriate content.

Disney+ partnered with TikTok in a deal that observers say pushes streaming further into short-form content, but critics raise concerns about children's data an

TikTok will require its Bay Area and US workforce to return to the office five days a week beginning next month, tightening remote work policy.

The two top streamers completed one of the longest co-op Minecraft Hardcore runs on record, overcoming multiple near-losses including a deleted-world scare from

The mobile game's integration of a content creator as a fully playable character with a branded in-game collection marks a milestone for creator partnerships in

The survey underscores the stark income inequality in the creator economy, where most earn poverty-level revenue despite the industry's hype.

The report highlights a disconnect between what brands say they want from creators and what actually drives deals, threatening long-term trust.

A creator's claim that Meta's copyright enforcement tool was used against them unfairly draws judicial scrutiny in India.

The far-right commentator drew widespread condemnation for comments that included racist statements about Black people's literacy.

The deal values Alex Cooper's podcast network at $500 million, signaling continued major investment in the podcast creator economy.

The acquisition brings Acast audiences exceeding 230 million monthly listeners and strengthens its position in the podcast ad market.

Creators now face higher thresholds to monetize podcast content on YouTube, impacting podcasters who rely on the platform for revenue.

Spotify expands its video podcast reach by integrating with Twitch, allowing creators to distribute video versions of their shows on the live-streaming platform

The former president enters the podcast space with a book-focused show, part of the Obamas' post-presidency media ventures.

Rogan criticized the UFC's fighter compensation structure on his podcast, calling win bonuses exploitative and reigniting the fighter pay debate.

Twitch introduced a new generative AI training system that harvests streamer data for Amazon, with the setting enabled by default, drawing criticism from the st

The Until Dawn and The Quarry developer is undergoing layoffs, becoming the latest studio to cut jobs in a challenging market.

Unpublished GTA 6 gameplay footage has leaked online ahead of a planned Netflix streaming event tied to the game's marketing.

Take-Two Interactive shut down acquisition rumors that surfaced alongside reports of a Netflix partnership tied to GTA 6 marketing.

Indian content creator CarryMinati becomes a fully playable character in Battlegrounds Mobile India, with an in-game collection designed by NotYourType.

The creator of Assassin's Creed has removed generative AI assets from the demo of the upcoming game '1666: Amsterdam' after community backlash.

YouTube is raising requirements for the YouTube Partner Program, making it harder for smaller creators to join while adding new revenue streams.

New research underscores the earnings gap in creator economy, with most creators earning little despite brands prioritizing reach metrics.

Amazon is using Twitch content to train AI models, allowing creators to opt out rather than requiring explicit consent.

Meta releases a dedicated mobile app for creators with built-in AI features for content management and optimization.

Research shows a mismatch between what brands say they value in influencer partnerships and what metrics actually drive spending.

The Australian distribution partner for the influencer-founded beverage brand has gone under, leaving employees terminated.