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• Need a creator to capture your event? There’s an app for that.
• There’s now an AI talent studio for “hyperreal digital stars,” and Hollywood isn’t happy

  Generative AI "actor" Tilly Norwood and her human creator are shaking up Hollywood with an AI talent studio.

  
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: The businesses

  Feastables continues getting some serious air time in this week's Gospel Stats Brand Report. But we also have one more repeat from last week: Marques Brownlee, who's milking the iPhone 17 release for as much content as possible--and clearly that's doing well with viewers. The other two videos in our top 5 this week come from businesses being sponsored by other businesses. Now that's B2B.

  
• Want to be a test subject for YouTube’s AI features? Step into the lab.

  The new YouTube Labs hub allows users to sign up for access to experimental features powered by the generative AI model Gemini.

  
• Have you heard? KSI’s got talent, British networks take on Ms. Rachel, and sorority girls make six figures.
• As Twitch tries to crack down on viewbots, they are becoming more common on Kick
• Will a $14 billion TikTok sale affect how 20% of Americans get their news?
• Former OnlyFans CEO raises $2.7 million to put new twist on titillating content
• YouTube is coming to Delta flights. Which creators will you watch at 35,000 feet?
• Will MrBeast’s sponsor disclosures (or lack thereof) get him in trouble with the FTC?
• If the U.S. is getting a new TikTok app, which version will the world use?
• Kids have the best ad recall on YouTube long-form videos