YouTube doubles monetization thresholds: 1,000 subscribers now need 4,000 watch hours or 10M Shorts views
YouTube is raising requirements for the YouTube Partner Program, doubling watch hour and Shorts view thresholds effective February 2027, making it harder for ne
Affiverse · +14 outlets
Twitch confirms Amazon trains AI on streamer content, triggering creator backlash
Twitch acknowledged that Amazon uses streamer videos, clips, and chat data to train generative AI models, drawing sharp criticism from creators concerned about
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US Senate launches investigation into Roblox over child safety concerns
The US Senate has opened an investigation into Roblox, focusing on child safety measures on the platform.
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US Senate launches investigation into Roblox over child safety
The US Senate has opened an investigation into child safety concerns on the Roblox platform.
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Spotify cracks down on AI-generated music but allows AI persona accounts to post if they build a personal brand
Spotify is adding enforcement against AI slop while permitting AI-powered persona accounts that develop a following, reflecting the platform's balancing act bet
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
KSI and DAZN strike broadcast deal for Dagenham and Redbridge matches via YouTube
Creator KSI, co-owner of the English soccer club, will broadcast its 2026-27 season matches on his YouTube channel through a deal with DAZN.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
OnlyFans investor says platform will never use AI to disrupt creators
Architect Capital, which spent $535 million on a 16% OnlyFans stake, promised the platform will not deploy AI in ways that harm its creator community.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Pew: TikTok is the most popular social news source for Gen Z
A Pew Research report found TikTok has surpassed other platforms as the primary social news source for Generation Z.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
Section 230 faces existential threat as social media lawsuits move forward
As the Communications Decency Act turns 30, ongoing litigation against Meta and TikTok over social media addiction is putting Section 230 protections in jeopard
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Colleges launch influencer degree programs as critics question value
Several universities are offering content creation and influencer majors through journalism schools, drawing skepticism about their academic and career value.
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YouTube premieres Ziwe and other creator projects at TIFF, moving closer to film and TV
YouTube is co-hosting a TIFF premiere featuring creator-led projects including Ziwe and Brave Wilderness, marking the platform's deepening push into traditional
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
YouTube moves closer to film and TV with TIFF premieres of creator projects
YouTube is co-hosting a TIFF premiere featuring creator-led projects including Ziwe and Brave Wilderness.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Influencer endorsements create campaign finance loophole; proposed law would close it
Undisclosed paid political endorsements by influencers have emerged as a campaign finance gap, and a proposed bill aims to require disclosure.
Tubefilter · +10 outlets
Skibidi Toilet Episode 80 arrives without original creator, sparking fan backlash
The animated series returned after a nine-month hiatus but fans rebelled after learning the original creator was not involved in the episode.
thegamer.com · +2 outlets
TikTok cooking creator Nara Smith signs with CAA
The viral cooking influencer has signed with the major talent agency Creative Artists Agency.
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Nigeria's Selar tax dispute highlights regulatory hurdles for creator economy
A dispute between the Lagos tax authority and Nigerian creator platform Selar underscores emerging friction over how governments tax digital creator income.
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Hank Green admits to relying too heavily on AI in his video creation
The longtime YouTube creator acknowledged he overused AI tools in his content production process.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +14 outlets
Influencer Amelia Aguilera faces torture and kidnapping charges after arrest
The influencer known as Queen of the North was remanded in custody on charges including torture, kidnapping, and extortion.
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