James Hale

• Streamers on the Rise: Rhykker takes game journalism to Twitch
• Roblox sued by parents who say it enables third-party gambling sites

  A proposed class action lawsuit is accusing Roblox of knowingly profiting off third-party websites where kids can gamble with its digital currency Robux.

  
• YouTube thinks it can take an “artist-centric” approach to AI with a new incubator

  YouTube gave no specific details about what it's working on with the incubator, but Mohan says it's developing "specific technologies, monetization opportunities, and policies"--all related to AI.

  
• Luxe fashion expert Charles Gross signs with UTA (Exclusive)

  UTA tells Tubefilter it plans to help Gross "secure premier digital collaborations and expand his business across a range of verticals, which includes fashion, lifestyle, luxury retail, audio, and more."

  
• Twitch streamers can finally keep banned users from watching their broadcasts
• Millionaires: Adam Boro wants to make a movie on the moon
• VidCon Baltimore wants to be a big hit with creator industry pros
• Creators On The Rise: Smitesh Mistry is teaching thousands of students on Skillshare
• YouTube’s new Samples feed makes music short-form
• Streamers on the Rise: SideLogic was on Twitch before it was cool
• FilmRise is taking YouTubers to TV (Exclusive)
• Paris Hilton is “sliving” it up in her new Roblox world