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• YouTube shuts down “true crime” channel that was all AI lies
• Yahoo News’ next big source? Creators, who are getting ad revenue in exchange for articles

  To date, Yahoo has signed up nearly 100 YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram creators, Bloomberg reports. Participating creators are paid by revenue share, receiving a 50/50 split on earnings from ads run against their articles.

  
• Neal Mohan says YouTube is the new TV–and creators are the new Hollywood

  In his 2025 letter to creators, the CEO of the internet's biggest video site pointed out that this year will bring YouTube's 20th anniversary. And a lot has happened in those two decades--including a major push from YouTube to challenge not only streaming services like Netflix, but also top TV networks.

  
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 02/09/2025

  Music for children is typically a big category on YouTube Shorts. Lady Gaga is adding some more adult music to the Top 50.

  
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 02/09/2025
• Australia’s attempt to protect teens blurs the line between social media and entertainment
• Snapchat’s growing creator community was one of its biggest assets during Q4 2024
• YouTube wants creators and fans closer than ever with its new Communities update
• Top 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channels • Week Of 02/02/2025
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 02/02/2025
• YouTube cozies closer to the NFL, replacing TikTok as Super Bowl tailgate sponsor
• Meta continues pushing Instagram Reels as Q4 2024 results beat expectations