CREATOR NEWSLETTER
Issue #260 | August 1, 2024
THE COMMENTS SECTION
“‘Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy meets Hawk Tuah girl at Nic Carter’s Karate Comba-‘
– X user Sophie (@netcapgirl)
You bolt awake in the mountains of Carthage. You are not online. It is 217 BC. You are the general Hannibal, and you have changed your mind. The future cannot come to pass. Rome must burn.”
– Drew Grant, Editorial Director
CULTURE
Hawk Tuah Girl’s Viral Journey Reflects a Changing Internet Landscape
There are no more clearly defined paths for viral influencers.
By Lon Harris, Passionfruit Contributor
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IN THE BIZ
- Meta has launched a new AI Studio for Instagram creators in the US that allows them to create AI versions of themselves or fictional characters to interact with users.
- Twitch has revamped its mobile app to prioritize discovery and cater to its growing mobile user base, possibly in a bid to boost profitability.
- TikTok was reportedly paying Microsoft a significant sum to access OpenAI’s models, potentially to develop its own large language model.
- YouTube has changed its Partner Program appeal process, allowing creators to appeal suspensions before they take effect.
PLATFORMS
Bleeding Red: Twitch’s Viewership Declines as Ads Plague the Platform
At this point, Amazon’s goodwill is the only thing keeping Twitch from going under.
By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor
CULTURE
Senate Passes Landmark Bills To Protect Children Online
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a “momentous day.”
By Charlotte Colombo, Passionfruit Contributor
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
- What’s Trending host Shira Lazar sat down with digital media sensation Adam Rose.
- Some More News covered how the Olympics organization is corrupt and needs fixing.
- The guys from Blind Wave reacted to the announcements Marvel made at San Diego Comic-Con.
- The folks at CineBinge put together this video of reactors reacting to mean comments.
YOUTUBE MADE ME DO IT
In the most recent episode of Internet Today, Eliot and Ricky dive into everything from how weird the Republican party is to how strange some of the commentary at the Olympics has been.
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