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• A new platform “by creators, for creators” will root out AI deepfakes

  Creators Zander Small and Morgpie are behind FanLock, a new platform that helps users manage AI deepfake representations of their likenesss.

  
• Snapchat is handing out “Snappy Awards” to some of its top-performing creators

  Comedian and actor Matt Friend will host the inaugural edition of the Snappy Awards, which will celebrate high achievers on Snapchat.

  
• Dropout and its comedians are starring in an episode of ABC’s ‘The Rookie’

  Over the last couple years, we've talked a lot about creators and their IPs moving into (and performing well in) spaces like TV and film. Much of this movement has been self-financed and distributed, though creators are snagging more development partnerships with traditional studios and streaming services.

  

• Kalshi has accused a MrBeast editor of insider trading. Will he go down as a cautionary tale?
• A study of 406 TikTok users found that 97% of them have followed a recipe they found on the app
• The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi brought athletes in their 30s, 70s, and even 90s to a world stage
• YouTube increases the value of its Premium Lite tier through Background Play and Downloads