Scary New Gatekeepers

Formerly Open Tech Companies Now Tightly Control Access to the Latest Breakthrough Media Technologies AI generated via Google's NotebookLM This newsletter from Jim Louderback, a creator economy expert, covers the week’s biggest developments in the world of online content creation. The newsletter explores the growing influence of AI video generators and how they are being adopted by companies like Meta and YouTube. It also looks at the rising popularity of niche fandoms, particularly on platforms like TikTok, and examines the ongoing debate about whether social media is becoming too reliant on AI-powered features. The newsletter concludes with news from companies like TikTok, Snap, and YouTube, as well as insights into the creator economy from various industry experts.