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Grace Stanley


Grace Stanley is the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, the Daily Dot's sister site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

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Should creators be concerned about Instagram’s AI developments?

Instagram seems more interested in creating bad AI influencers than fixing its broken system.

On Apr 23, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Dear President Biden: TikTokers pen open letter to ‘stop the ban’

A collective of TikTokers is asking Biden to stop a potential TikTok ban in the United States.

On Apr 16, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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The conspiracy and camaraderie of the eclipse

The eclipse yesterday demonstrated the dichotomy of digital life.

On Apr 9, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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YouTuber Andrew Callaghan speaks out against copyright strike from FOX5

His 97-minute documentary was taken down without warning.

On Apr 2, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Morgpie is an innovator

Twitch streamer Morgpie took green screening to a whole ‘nother level. On her butt.

On Mar 28, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Creators are embracing reality TV—here’s why they should reconsider

Creators like MrBeast are joining the reality TV world. But that world is facing an ethical reckoning.

On Mar 19, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Sell or be banned: Why the latest bill to ban TikTok won’t solve the problem

A blanket ban is not the solution.

On Mar 7, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Google axes unionized YouTube Music workers

The timing seems a little suspicious, to say the least.

On Mar 5, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: How much money do creators really make?

The answer might be less than you’d expect.

On Feb 28, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Nepotism in the creator economy

Creators like MrBeast are hiring their friends and family members. But what happens when a mom-and-pop shop turns into a social media empire?

On Feb 23, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Is this the new IMDb for creators?

Maybe, but we have some unanswered questions.

On Feb 15, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: The creator economy’s child labor problem

With children entering the creator economy, states are grappling with updating outdated labor laws.

On Feb 7, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Even the top 4% of creators want a union

A new report from Kajabi reveals even the top class of creators want a union.

On Jan 31, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: A dream job is a job

A tidal wave of YouTuber retirements is leading many in the field to speak out about how this so-called dream job can take a toll.

On Jan 24, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Why tech layoffs matter for creators

Our tech brethren may seem to live in far-off ivory towers, but they really are our greatest allies.

On Jan 17, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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