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Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

cnbc.com Zach Vallese 2026-03-07 12:31:19

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo. Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC has learned. The tech company is turning to its catalog of 20 billion YouTube videos to train these new-age AI tools, according to a person who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Google confirmed to CNBC that i

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Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-03-12 12:37:20

With the TikTok deadline to sell its U.S. operations now just two days away, a new decentralized social media app launched its beta to the public on Tuesday. Own is the latest alternative to TikTok to emerge, featuring a swipeable feed for not just short videos but also text posts and images, as well as other features you’d expect, like direct messaging. However, the new app aims to disrupt the market by utilizing blockchain technology and a token economy. Most notably, content creators on the

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Patreon to Take Bigger Cut From New Creators Starting This Summer: Here's What to Do

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-13 23:25:00

Patreon is changing its business model, and new creators will soon feel the difference. Starting later this summer, Patreon will increase the percentage it takes from newly launched creator accounts. While existing creators will keep their current revenue share, those joining the platform after the change will give up a larger portion of their earnings to Patreon. As of now, Patreon takes an 8% cut or a 12% cut from creators, depending on their selected tier, though the 8% plan is the most popu

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Patreon is raising its fees for new creators this summer

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-14 11:15:46

The standard plan will be the only option for new creators moving forward, in lieu of the Pro and Premium plans. After August 4, creators setting up a paid membership page on Patreon will have to pay a 10 percent fee on their earnings under the platform's new standard plan. While Patreon currently offers Pro and Premium plans, which carry fees of 8 percent and 12 percent of creators' income, respectively, it's merging the two into a single option moving forward. The price increase only applies

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Patreon is raising its fees for new creators soon

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-03-14 11:15:00

Patreon has announced an update to its pricing, consolidating its Pro and Premium plans into a single offering starting August 5th. The new plan will take 10 percent of creators’ earnings, rather than the current eight percent for Pro and 12 percent for Premium users. That will mean a price increase for many new users, though existing users won’t see any increase, nor will anyone who signs up before the change takes effect. And for access to all the features from the old Premium tier, you’ll nee

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Patreon will increase the cut it takes from new creators

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-03-14 11:54:49

Patreon, a creator monetization platform that offers membership programs and digital goods, announced on Monday that it is changing its pricing structure. Currently, Patreon takes an 8% cut or a 12% cut from creators, depending on their selected tier — though the 8% plan is far more popular. The new pricing plan instead offers one universal tier, which keeps 10% of creator earnings. Existing Patreon creators need not worry — this price increase will only affect creators who publish a new Patr

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Snapchat adds new features for creators, including an easier way to edit videos

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-03-18 15:47:00

As Snapchat continues to take on Instagram and TikTok, the company announced on Thursday that it’s introducing a suite of new tools and features to make it easier for creators to create and share content on its platform. The social network is launching a “Timeline Editor” feature, a new way to create videos from saved Memories, the ability to auto-save Stories to profiles, and more. Snapchat says the new Timeline Editor will give creators a more intuitive way to edit videos directly on the plat

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Instagram will finally let you rearrange your grid

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-03-18 19:00:00

Instagram announced on Thursday that it will finally allow users to rearrange their grid, and is testing a way for users to quietly post to their profile without having the content appear in users’ feeds. The social network is also launching the ability to stream songs from Spotify directly to your Instagram Notes, along with a new initiative to support emerging creators. Instagram says the ability to rearrange grids has been one of its most high-requested features. With this update, users will

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Snapchat adds a new subscription tier for Lenses

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-19 20:10:18

Snapchat has added a new layer to its paid offerings. The Lens+ subscription combines the existing Snapchat+ monthly plan with more access to "hundreds of Lenses and AR experiences that let you play, create, and share Snaps with friends in whole new ways." The plan will cost $9 a month. At the start, the subscription will feature Lenses made by the company or by select creators. New augmented reality experiences will be added each week. Creators will be granted the option to build and monetize

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‘For You’ feeds are not for creators, Patreon says

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-11-13 10:13:04

Patreon has continued on its crusade against algorithmic feeds with its latest State of Create report, a look at trends in the creator economy based on internal data, and it’s an effort creators can get behind. In its survey of 1,000 creators and 2,000 fans, the membership platform reported that 53% of creators think it is more difficult to reach their followers today than five years ago. This doesn’t come as a surprise. Celebrities have fought against Instagram’s video-centric, algorithmic fe

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Latest Tech News

Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy

Patreon to Take Bigger Cut From New Creators Starting This Summer: Here's What to Do

Patreon is raising its fees for new creators this summer

Patreon is raising its fees for new creators soon

Patreon will increase the cut it takes from new creators

Snapchat adds new features for creators, including an easier way to edit videos

Instagram will finally let you rearrange your grid

Snapchat adds a new subscription tier for Lenses

‘For You’ feeds are not for creators, Patreon says

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