Is an Adpocalypse Coming for Roblox? | Creator Upload

Is Hollywood's most prestigious night coming to YouTube? This week, we break down the news that YouTube has inquired about the broadcast rights for The Oscars and what it means for the future of entertainment. As the lines continue to blur, Mark Rober and Jimmy Kimmel are teaming up for a new show on Netflix, and Fox's Tubi is bringing on creators like MrBeast.Then, we dive into the serious lawsuit facing Roblox, as the state of Louisiana sues the platform over child safety concerns, leading to fears of a potential "ad-pocalypse."Finally, we have an app recommendation from Hank Green that's taking over the App Store by helping you put your phone down.Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.00:00 Intro00:28 Inside UCLA's Exclusive AI & Creativity Summit01:08 The Big Debate: How Should AI Pay Creators?02:57 Does New Tech Actually Destroy Industries?06:12 What is "Vibe Coding"?09:36 The Oscars on YouTube?10:53 By the Numbers: The Shocking Decline of Oscar Viewership14:33 Why YouTube Wants to Be More Like Hollywood17:40 "Every Door Was Slammed in Our Face" - How Much Has Changed20:18 Mark Rober's New Show on Netflix21:48 Tubi is Making a BIG Push for Creators23:43 Roblox Sued by Louisiana Over Child Safety29:08 The YouTuber Who Ran Predator Stings on Roblox (And Got Banned)32:39 Upload: Hank Green's #1 App "Focus Friend"36:05 OutroFollow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand