Sam Gutelle

• YouTube has improved its misinformation policies, but fact-checkers say it’s not enough
• Jenny Nicholson’s four-hour ‘Star Wars’ hotel rant gets eight million views, Disney copyright claim

  Jenny Nicholson's four-hour 'Star Wars' hotel review became a YouTube blockbuster. Then Disney attempted to file a copyright claim.

  
• Khaby Lame is ‘Coming to America’ in a Tubi star vehicle

  Tubi has premiered 'Khaby Is Coming To America', a series that will serve as a star vehicle for TikTok icon Khaby Lame.

  
• TikTok has a simple plan to get you to buy stuff from its Shop: Deals

  TikTok will look to hype TikTok Shop through Deals For You Days, a promo that will feature participation from creators like Tati Westbrook.

  
• Props from Rhett and Link’s ‘Good Mythical Morning’ set are now part of the Smithsonian collection
• There are new test features for YouTube Premium subscribers (including a “jump ahead” button)
• Kick star Ice Poseidon seeks creators for $100,000 ‘Hunger Games’ battle royale
• TikTok upstart Hallie Batchelder has signed with Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network
• Unspeakable’s new app will bring popular YouTube content to FAST channels
• Google’s Gemini is developing custom AI chatbots, some of which may be inspired by YouTubers
• Patreon has a present for its users: Its subscriptions can now be gifted
• TikTok encourages advertisers to “connect with” viewers as agencies prepare for potential ban