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Twitch banned notorious streamer PewDiePie, and fans are wondering why

PewDiePie’s Twitch channel remained dormant for half a decade, just to come back and get banned.

On May 11, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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What creators can learn from the Writers Strike, Part 1: The Profit Motive

In a weekly column, writer Lon Harris describes how the Writers Guild's organizing can work for all creators.

On May 11, 2023 by Lon Harris

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Nintendo copyright crackdown nearly de-platforms creator, reigniting fair use debates

Recent claims by the video game publisher that target ‘modded’ games hint at an aggressive strategy that could have immediate implications for creators.

On May 4, 2023 by Lon Harris

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‘It seems like a lose-lose situation for creators’: Elon Musk’s latest Twitter verified policy leaves smaller creators with an impossible choice

‘Creators who pay for it are seen as sellouts, clout-chasers, and attention-seekers.’

On Apr 27, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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Artistic freedom or artist violation?: ‘Fake Drake’ song sparks debate on the future of AI-generated music

‘I hope the major labels are feeling pressure.’

On Apr 27, 2023 by Patricia Grisafi

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Instagram unveils ability to put 5 links in users’ bios, sparking debate with the creator community

'Can’t compete with Linktree.'

On Apr 20, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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Ready to monetize your Snapchat stories? Here are the main takeaways from the 2023 Snap Summit

A new revenue sharing model for Stories was a main focus of the summit, leaving creators with some lingering questions.

On Apr 20, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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Patreon lays out its plans for tackling AI in the creator space

'We want to make sure that any guideline is as creator-first as possible.'

On Apr 13, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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‘I don’t know how much longer I’ll be here’: Twitter limits Substack-related tweets, sparking backlash from creators

‘This is a big deal for independent writers.'

On Apr 11, 2023 by Patricia Grisafi

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‘Please read the room’: Streaming community rallies against Twitch’s proposed ‘sponsorship experiments’

‘I don’t know what worries me more, the fact you came up with this idea or the fact that you think you’re doing this to help streamers.’

On Apr 6, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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Substack sparks debate after asking creators to invest in the company

A few well-known creators have already joined the investment round, while others are skeptical.

On Mar 30, 2023 by Patricia Grisafi

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What do creators need to know about Section 230?

If you’re a creator, you may have heard Section 230 in the news lately. Here is Section 230, explained.

On Mar 28, 2023 by Franklin Graves

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What creators need to know about TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s congressional testimony

‘With data comes power.’

On Mar 27, 2023 by Franklin Graves

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From accessibility efforts to ethical concerns, here are our AI takeaways from SXSW content creators should consider

‘Not only is it dangerous for power and privacy purposes, but also this represents a shift in economic power.’

On Mar 21, 2023 by Adrienne Hunter

Tech
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How are creators adapting to Pinterest’s collage-making app Shuffles? We spoke to a ‘Super Shuffler’ to find out

‘I saw it as almost this last corner of creativity on the internet.’

On Mar 21, 2023 by Catherine Shuttleworth

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