The head of Instagram cautions that the platform faces a growing risk of losing trust as AI-generated media becomes indistinguishable from real photos and videos. Deepfakes and advanced generative tools are making authenticity a scarce commodity, prompting creators to lean into raw, imperfect content as a signal of truth. Instagram must evolve quickly to identify AI‑generated material, provide credibility signals, and support creators who maintain genuine, transparent voices. The shift challenges traditional polished aesthetics and forces the platform to rethink how it surfaces and ranks content. Read more →

The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Google’s AI services, focusing on whether the company used web publishers’ content for its AI Overview and AI Mode tools without proper compensation or an opt‑out option. The probe also examines Google’s use of YouTube‑uploaded material to train generative AI models, raising concerns about fairness to creators and competitive disadvantages for rival AI developers. EU officials stress that innovation must not undermine core societal principles, while Google warns the investigation could hinder a competitive market. Read more →

Adobe announced a new iPhone version of its flagship video editor, bringing the full multitrack timeline and advanced tools to mobile users at no cost. The app supports trimming, audio overlay, caption syncing, voiceovers, and integrates Adobe’s generative AI features, including Firefly. An Android version is also in development. The move positions Adobe against other mobile editing platforms and expands its ecosystem for creators who work on the go. Read more →

Matthew Prince, co‑founder and CEO of Cloudflare, explained the company’s new tool that forces AI services to pay for scraping website content. He warned that AI‑driven answer engines are cutting traffic to publishers and argued that a new exchange of value is needed to sustain content creators. Prince described partnerships with major publishers and Reddit that already generate significant revenue from AI companies. He also discussed seasonal internet shutdowns in some countries, the company’s neutral relationships with U.S. administrations, and his concern that the internet’s business model could collapse without new incentives. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at helping creators streamline production and improve performance. The flagship tool, Ask Studio, acts as a conversational analytics assistant that can summarize comments, suggest video ideas, and recommend title or thumbnail tweaks. A new A/B testing capability lets creators test combinations of thumbnails and titles to see which drives more watch time. Additional updates include auto‑dubbing with lip‑sync, a multi‑collaborator workflow for shared videos, and expanded thumbnail testing. Early‑access creators say the tools provide helpful guidance while still relying on their own audience knowledge. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of livestream upgrades at the Made on YouTube event, adding simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams, AI‑generated highlights, and mobile reaction capabilities. The changes introduce a unified chat, channel‑membership controls, and expanded ad placements to help creators grow audiences and increase revenue. Testing is underway, with broader rollouts planned in the coming months. Read more →

Adobe announced a new iPhone version of its flagship video editor, bringing the full multitrack timeline and advanced tools to mobile users at no cost. The app supports trimming, audio overlay, caption syncing, voiceovers, and integrates Adobe’s generative AI features, including Firefly. An Android version is also in development. The move positions Adobe against other mobile editing platforms and expands its ecosystem for creators who work on the go. Read more →

Adobe announced a new iPhone version of its flagship video editor, bringing the full multitrack timeline and advanced tools to mobile users at no cost. The app supports trimming, audio overlay, caption syncing, voiceovers, and integrates Adobe’s generative AI features, including Firefly. An Android version is also in development. The move positions Adobe against other mobile editing platforms and expands its ecosystem for creators who work on the go. Read more →

Matthew Prince, co‑founder and CEO of Cloudflare, explained the company’s new tool that forces AI services to pay for scraping website content. He warned that AI‑driven answer engines are cutting traffic to publishers and argued that a new exchange of value is needed to sustain content creators. Prince described partnerships with major publishers and Reddit that already generate significant revenue from AI companies. He also discussed seasonal internet shutdowns in some countries, the company’s neutral relationships with U.S. administrations, and his concern that the internet’s business model could collapse without new incentives. Read more →

Matthew Prince, co‑founder and CEO of Cloudflare, explained the company’s new tool that forces AI services to pay for scraping website content. He warned that AI‑driven answer engines are cutting traffic to publishers and argued that a new exchange of value is needed to sustain content creators. Prince described partnerships with major publishers and Reddit that already generate significant revenue from AI companies. He also discussed seasonal internet shutdowns in some countries, the company’s neutral relationships with U.S. administrations, and his concern that the internet’s business model could collapse without new incentives. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of livestream upgrades at the Made on YouTube event, adding simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams, AI‑generated highlights, and mobile reaction capabilities. The changes introduce a unified chat, channel‑membership controls, and expanded ad placements to help creators grow audiences and increase revenue. Testing is underway, with broader rollouts planned in the coming months. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of livestream upgrades at the Made on YouTube event, adding simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams, AI‑generated highlights, and mobile reaction capabilities. The changes introduce a unified chat, channel‑membership controls, and expanded ad placements to help creators grow audiences and increase revenue. Testing is underway, with broader rollouts planned in the coming months. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at helping creators streamline production and improve performance. The flagship tool, Ask Studio, acts as a conversational analytics assistant that can summarize comments, suggest video ideas, and recommend title or thumbnail tweaks. A new A/B testing capability lets creators test combinations of thumbnails and titles to see which drives more watch time. Additional updates include auto‑dubbing with lip‑sync, a multi‑collaborator workflow for shared videos, and expanded thumbnail testing. Early‑access creators say the tools provide helpful guidance while still relying on their own audience knowledge. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at helping creators streamline production and improve performance. The flagship tool, Ask Studio, acts as a conversational analytics assistant that can summarize comments, suggest video ideas, and recommend title or thumbnail tweaks. A new A/B testing capability lets creators test combinations of thumbnails and titles to see which drives more watch time. Additional updates include auto‑dubbing with lip‑sync, a multi‑collaborator workflow for shared videos, and expanded thumbnail testing. Early‑access creators say the tools provide helpful guidance while still relying on their own audience knowledge. Read more →

Adobe announced a new iPhone version of its flagship video editor, bringing the full multitrack timeline and advanced tools to mobile users at no cost. The app supports trimming, audio overlay, caption syncing, voiceovers, and integrates Adobe’s generative AI features, including Firefly. An Android version is also in development. The move positions Adobe against other mobile editing platforms and expands its ecosystem for creators who work on the go. Read more →

Matthew Prince, co‑founder and CEO of Cloudflare, explained the company’s new tool that forces AI services to pay for scraping website content. He warned that AI‑driven answer engines are cutting traffic to publishers and argued that a new exchange of value is needed to sustain content creators. Prince described partnerships with major publishers and Reddit that already generate significant revenue from AI companies. He also discussed seasonal internet shutdowns in some countries, the company’s neutral relationships with U.S. administrations, and his concern that the internet’s business model could collapse without new incentives. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of livestream upgrades at the Made on YouTube event, adding simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams, AI‑generated highlights, and mobile reaction capabilities. The changes introduce a unified chat, channel‑membership controls, and expanded ad placements to help creators grow audiences and increase revenue. Testing is underway, with broader rollouts planned in the coming months. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at helping creators streamline production and improve performance. The flagship tool, Ask Studio, acts as a conversational analytics assistant that can summarize comments, suggest video ideas, and recommend title or thumbnail tweaks. A new A/B testing capability lets creators test combinations of thumbnails and titles to see which drives more watch time. Additional updates include auto‑dubbing with lip‑sync, a multi‑collaborator workflow for shared videos, and expanded thumbnail testing. Early‑access creators say the tools provide helpful guidance while still relying on their own audience knowledge. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of livestream upgrades at the Made on YouTube event, adding simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams, AI‑generated highlights, and mobile reaction capabilities. The changes introduce a unified chat, channel‑membership controls, and expanded ad placements to help creators grow audiences and increase revenue. Testing is underway, with broader rollouts planned in the coming months. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at helping creators streamline production and improve performance. The flagship tool, Ask Studio, acts as a conversational analytics assistant that can summarize comments, suggest video ideas, and recommend title or thumbnail tweaks. A new A/B testing capability lets creators test combinations of thumbnails and titles to see which drives more watch time. Additional updates include auto‑dubbing with lip‑sync, a multi‑collaborator workflow for shared videos, and expanded thumbnail testing. Early‑access creators say the tools provide helpful guidance while still relying on their own audience knowledge. Read more →