Creators

YouTube has been having a tough time with spammers lately. Earlier this year, a bunch of big creators like MKBHD and Jacksepticeye made videos highlighting the seemingly endless hordes of bad actors swarming their channels who reply to other commenters with fake giveaways and other scams. YouTube has been responding to these complaints and, today, announced a few new changes to try and stem the tide. There are three new policies. First, channels will no longer be able to hide their subscriber count — a move often used…

The robots have imbibed into themselves a sort of social differentiation and hence they exhibit ‘toxic stereotyping’ Since the beginning experts have been warning us about the perils of artificial intelligence. It is not just in the probabilistic terms of robots overtaking human beings but in ways too subtle to categorize it as dangerous. It can be considered only as a continuation of the earlier experiments, which have been categorized as progressive. Deepmind’s AI systems have been in use for many years to solve…

Niantic has several games under its belt, but Pokemon Go is the biggest one. The game continues to draw Poke-fans out into the world to capture Pokemon secure gyms. Well, Niantic isn’t finished, as it’s now making an NBA game that takes place in the metaverse.We’re all still trying to wrap our brains around what the Metaverse actually is. Is it just a collection of games that you play using expensive goggles? Is it the newest frontier in social media? Is it an entirely digital world where you can basically live?No one…

When Jonathan van Immerzeel goes on vacation, he packs a decidedly unusual suitcase. In addition to sunblock, swimming shorts, and a passport, the intrepid creator takes a drone, green screen, and audio recording equipment. This is so that he can document every aspect of his surroundings, usually untouched wilderness, in as much high-fidelity detail as possible. He does so in the name of research, seeking inspiration for his next hit shader, essentially a program that renders graphics, which he then publishes on the…

Tyler, the Creator rolled out a new visual in support of a fresh range of Golf le Fleur* nail polishes on Tuesday.The Tyler-directed video—available above—arrives in support of the availability of the Jade, Blonde, and Rose polishes on the official Golf le Fleur* site. The non-toxic polishes are available for individual purchase at $20 each or can be purchased together in a collection for $55. Image via GOLF le FLEUR* Image via GOLF le FLEUR*Tuesday also saw the release of two nail finishes (Glossy and Matte), as well…

DALL·E mini, an OpenAI program that generates hyper-realistic art and images from text input. Artificial intelligence has changed the world, solving highly complex mathematical questions and allowing the internet to create images of Yoda and Godzilla playing poker together. DALL·E mini was developed by artificial intelligence artist Boris Dayma and inspired by DALL·E 2, an OpenAI program that generates hyper-realistic art and images from text input. DALL·E mini is an AI model that generates images from any prompt…

The internet has made it easier than ever for artists to get their work in front of a large audience — the trick is making that a viable career. This collection of stories explores how creatives from various disciplines are utilizing platforms like Twitch, TikTok, Etsy, and others to turn their passions into something sustainable. That could mean resurrecting centuries-old blacksmithing techniques on YouTube or building a new kind of crowdfunding platform. Or it could involve becoming an expert at designing…

Last year, Fortnite developer Epic Games launched a big partnership with high fashion house Balenciaga. In addition to a collection of skins decked out in Balenciaga gear available to purchase, Epic also promoted a Balenciaga-themed zone players could visit. It looked like a virtual city square dropped into Fortnite, but at the heart was a recreation of a Balenciaga retail store. It’s an impressive world, and feels almost like something plucked from the Fortnite battle royale island. But it was actually made by just…

Snap has announced a one-year accelerator program to help up-and-coming Black Snapchat creators jumpstart their careers. The company will select 25 Black creators with great potential and will provide them with funding, mentorship, and other resources to support their creative endeavors.According to Snap, the selected creators will get a $10,000 monthly stipend for 12 months. They will also be provided with mentorship from existing top creators on the platform. Snapchat partners Google Pixel, Westbrook Media, and UNCMMN…

Lifestyle social commerce platform Trell has seen another wave of employee exodus as it struggles to pay creators in the country.At least 100 more employees have left the video commerce platform as several creators and influencers wait for their dues to be cleared.The Instagram community page of Trell was full of complaints from the creators who requested the company to clear their pending payments.One such affected creator wrote, "How about you clear the pending payments of your creators."Others said Trell is clearing…