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The YouTube community is in mourning following the tragic news that Pretty Pastel Please, also known as Alexandra, has passed away at the young age of 30. The Australian YouTuber was known for her vibrant personality and creative content, capturing the hearts of many with her unique videos. Fans are devastated by the loss of such a talented and beloved creator. Pretty Pastel Please's channel covered a wide range of topics, from beauty and fashion to lifestyle and DIY projects. With her signature pastel aesthetic and infectious energy, she quickly became a favorite among viewers. Her videos were not only entertaining but also informative, off...... Read Full article on HadNews

A 21-year-old from Ukraine has found her image has been taken and duplicated using artificial intelligence (AI) to create an alter-ego on Chinese social media networks. Olga Loiek, a University of Pennsylvania student, launched a YouTube channel in November last year to share her lifestyle and experiences. She was looking to build an audience for her content, but things have taken an unexpected turn. It has emerged her image has been lifted and processed through AI programs to create a series of personas, like “Natasha” who appears to be a Russian woman, fluent in Mandarin, who wants to express her gratitude for Chinese support of Russ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Ready to hit the water this summer for some epic kite surfing? AdventureSportsUSA has you covered with the latest Cabrinha gear for the 2024 season! And if you use discount code ZATARA, you can get 10% off your purchase. In the latest episode of the Z-Crew's sailing adventures, they are finally back on the water after spending a few months docked in Fort Lauderdale. With new engines, a newly fixed dinghy, and a crew consisting of almost 18-year-old Finn, his friend Luke, and Luke's girlfriend Emily, they set off for Grenada. On their journey, they encounter some hiccups with the dinghy and propeller adjustments, but ultimately start making...... Read Full article on HadNews

Nelly Furtado is officially a member of YouTube’s Billion Views Club. The singer’s “Say It Right” music video featuring Timbaland becomes her first-ever visual to hit the milestone, just shy of 15 years after it was first uploaded. Related Nelly Furtado Talks Skincare Secrets & Getting an ‘Extra Layer of Confidence… 10/05/2023 Posted on the platform in June 2009, “Say...... Read Full article on HadNews

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has said that using the videos on the platform to train an artificial intelligence (AI) model would be a “clear violation” of YouTube’s terms and conditions after OpenAI’s CTO “didn’t know” whether the tool was trained on YouTube videos. In an interview with Bloomberg, Mohan made his first public statements on OpenAI’s Sora, which was announced earlier this year to much fanfare and excitement. “From a creator’s perspective, when a creator uploads their hard work to our platform, they have certain expectations. One of those expectations is that the terms of service is going to be abided by. It does not allow for t...... Read Full article on HadNews

In this new age of artificial intelligence, platforms worldwide have seen a rise in AI-generated content. To help viewers better understand if what they’ve watched has been created by a human or otherwise, YouTube has outlined some new disclosures. Shared via a blog post published yesterday (Mar. 18) on the YouTube Official Blog, a new tool has been released. In the Creator Studio, people should now disclose to viewers when realistic content is made with altered or synthetic media, including generative AI. These disclosures will appear as labels that will be visible in the expanded description or on the front of the video player. YouTu...... Read Full article on HadNews

Ukrainian YouTuber Olga Loiek spotted AI clones of herself selling Russian goods on Chinese social media. In her spare time, 20-year-old Olga Loiek studies cognitive science at the University of Pennsylvania, uploading videos to YouTube about mental health and her views on the world. Not long after her channel began, she started receiving messages from followers saying they had seen her on social media. To them, she appeared not as Ukrainian Olga but as a Russian woman who spoke Mandarin and was enthused about China, seeking to marry a Chinese man. This Russian version of her goes by several names, including Natasha, Anna, or Grace, de...... Read Full article on HadNews

Neal Mohan, YouTube’s CEO, today unveiled the platform’s strategic direction for 2024, focusing on AI, elevating the role of content creators, enhancing user safety, and expanding into living room entertainment and subscription models. This vision aims to harness AI to foster creative expression and simplify content creation, while also acknowledging the evolving role of creators in reshaping the entertainment landscape. YouTube has successfully turned the living room into a primary venue for content consumption, with global viewers watching over 1 billion hours of YouTube content on their TVs each day. This trend is supported by a sig...... Read Full article on HadNews