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Tyler Winklevoss wants to invest in a free-speech-focused, decentralized YouTube alternative
Winklevoss wants to invest in a solution where users own and control their content.
YouTube bans videos that “might” encourage people to ignore stay at home advice
Big tech platforms continue to introduce strict coronavirus rules.
Jay-Z issues copyright strikes against AI deepfake YouTuber
The takedown notice from Jay-Z’s lawyers says that the channel “unlawfully uses an AI to impersonate our client’s voice.”
YouTube’s exec discusses “Intelligence Desk” to target emerging conspiracy theories
The crackdown on anything that YouTube deems to be a conspiracy or misinformation continues.
Meme artist Carpe Donktum has 14 Twitter memes removed after a wave of DMCA takedown notices
The war on memes continues.
YouTube is hiding custom thumbnails on videos about Twitch streamers Alinity and InvaderVie
It’s unclear when or if YouTube will be resolving the issue.
YouTube: creators “espousing” opinions “in their basement” can’t provide context on the news
YouTube is cementing the power of the already-established players, making it difficult for small creators to get traction.
MembersHow Twitter enabled the legacy media’s war on memes
?Memes are now “manipulated media” or “hoaxes” according to mainstream media.
Twitch streamer Alinity’s nip slip reignites accusations of unfair bias from Twitch moderators
Twitch is accused of blatant bias once again, as it refuses to reprimand its golden goose, while other streamers are banned for trivial issues.
Joe Rogan slams YouTube’s ban on anything that goes against the WHO
“They were given Chinese propaganda, they were spreading it,” Rogan said.
Members15 times YouTube turned its back on creators since the first upload 15 years ago this week
?In the 15 years since, YouTube has eroded most of the creator-focused culture that helped build the platform.
Popular YouTube MP3 and MP4 ripper Yout blocked by all major Danish ISPs
While blocking orders continue to be granted, they often prove to be ineffective.