X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk’s reign. In its place, it’s launching a new Original Content Rewards program on September 8th. To be eligible, creators must have at least 500 verified followers and at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in
Zoom has been known since the days of the coronavirus pandemic for its video expertise. Now the company wants to demonstrate its talent by putting on a show. Starting this week, Zoom is launching a partnership with podcaster and freelance journalist Nayeema Raza, creator of the show “Smart Girl Dumb Question,” where she seeks out
X is taking a tougher stance against people who try to abuse its revenue-sharing program for creators by soliciting participation and stealing content from others. It’s common for viral content to recirculate, especially on platforms like X, where that content can be rewarded with likes, followers, and in some cases, cash. Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit
X, the social network that can’t seem to win its eternal battle against bots, is introducing new video editing and recording features in the hopes of encouraging creators to publish original content on its platform instead of recycling others’ material. The update will bring new features, including the ability to overlay video subtitles in multiple
In late April, Palantir — the software company that, in recent years, has perhaps become best known for its defense industry contracts and work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement — announced that it would be adding new products to its merch store. The latest offering was a cotton chore coat. At $239 and in bright
First came the AI beauty pageant. Then the AI music contests. Now, there is an award for AI Personality of the Year — perhaps the inevitable next step for the AI influencer economy as it transforms from quirky novelty into a serious and lucrative industry. The contest, a joint venture between generative AI studio OpenArt