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31 Oct

A Russian court has fined Google $20 decillion

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Russian Court Orders Google to Pay Russian TV Stations a Fine of 20 Decillion USD, Equivalent to 33 Zeros Following the Number With the application of compound interest, a Russian court has ruled that Google must pay a fine amounting to 20 million trillion trillion USD. Photo: NurPhoto. According to Euronews, a Russian court recently issued a ruling requiring Google to pay Russian TV stations a fine of 20 decillion USD, or 20 million trillion trillion USD. Written out, this would be the number 20 followed by 33 zeros. For comparison, the World Bank estimates the current global GDP at…

10 Aug

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away

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The tech world mourns the loss of Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a foundational figure in the rise of Google. Wojcicki passed away at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Former YouTube CEO dies of lung cancer. Photo: YouTube. More than just a tech executive, Wojcicki was a visionary who played an instrumental role in shaping the internet as we know it today. As one of Google's earliest employees, she was present at the company's inception and was instrumental in the acquisition of YouTube in 2006. Under her leadership, YouTube…

14 Jul

YouTube allows users to request removal of fake videos using AI

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In a significant step towards combating the rise of deepfakes, YouTube has introduced a new policy allowing users to request the removal of AI-generated content that simulates their likeness. This move comes as concerns about the potential misuse of AI-generated media, such as deepfakes, continue to grow. Fake AI photo of former US President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Christine Vanden Byllaardt. Under the new policy, individuals can flag videos they believemisrepresent them using AI. YouTube will then investigate the claim and take appropriate action, including removing the video if it violates the platform's terms of service. This…

03 Jun

MrBeast Takes the Crown: YouTube King With 269 Million Subscribers

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Move over PewDiePie, there's a new sheriff in town. MrBeast, the wildly popular YouTuber known for his outlandish stunts and expensive giveaways, has officially dethroned PewDiePie as the channel with the most subscribers on YouTube. This milestone was achieved on June 3, 2024, with MrBeast's subscriber count surpassing a staggering 269 million. YouTube channel MrBeast. Photo: Socialblade screenshot The meteoric rise of MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is a testament to the ever-evolving landscape of YouTube content creation. Unlike PewDiePie, who rose to fame primarily through gaming videos and comedic vlogs, MrBeast has carved his niche with elaborate…

20 May

Short-Form King Wants to Go Long: TikTok Tests Hour-Long Videos, Heating Up YouTube Rivalry

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The landscape of online video is in for a shakeup as TikTok, the reigning champion of short-form content, dives headfirst into long-form territory. Recent reports reveal the platform is testing the ability to upload videos as long as 60 minutes, a move that directly challenges YouTube's dominance in long-form video content. A Threat to YouTube's Throne? For years, YouTube has been the go-to platform for longer videos, from educational tutorials to vlogs and comedy sketches. TikTok, on the other hand, has built its massive user base on the foundation of bite-sized content, typically under a minute. This experiment with hour-long…