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Meta has taken down a video critical of its Meta AI Glasses, reportedly after the creator filmed on Meta premises. The removal is drawing attention online, with commenters questioning why the company suppressed criticism and debating where the line falls between press access rules and censorship of unfavourable coverage of its AI wearable products.

OpenAI is reportedly paying a broad network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and shape the perception that the company is 'good for the world'. According to Business Insider, the strategy spans sponsored posts, ads and creator partnerships on platforms like Instagram. Critics view the campaign as an effort to manage public opinion as the company faces growing scrutiny over its societal impact.

A new study examining 692 million views of financial content has found that just 2.2% of financial content creators hold recognized professional credentials such as CFP, CFA or CPA. The finding has raised questions about the reliability of financial advice circulating on social media, where uncredentialed influencers reach massive audiences. Commenters are debating whether viewers should demand more transparency about creators' qualifications before following their money advice.

Film industry executives and creators met at the Zurich Summit to debate the growing divide over artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Discussions centered on how AI is reshaping production, storytelling and jobs, with executives and creative talent voicing sharply different views on its risks and benefits. The summit is one of the key annual gatherings where Hollywood's business and creative sides confront emerging industry tensions.

Influencers and content creators are increasingly taking equity stakes in startups instead of relying on one-off brand sponsorship deals. The shift reflects creators seeking longer-term financial upside by aligning with early-stage companies, often in exchange for promotion or advisory work. It signals a maturing creator economy, with talent positioning themselves as business partners and investors rather than paid advertising channels.

YouTube has announced an AI-powered editing assistant along with new insight tools aimed at helping creators produce and improve their content. The announcement, reported by Mashable, signals YouTube's continued push into artificial intelligence features for its creator community. The new tools are expected to streamline video editing and give creators deeper data about their audiences and performance.

The conflict between Yemen's Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia is being explained to Hindi-speaking audiences by creator duo Abhi and Niyu. The item is drawing large engagement as viewers seek simple breakdowns of the war, which has dragged on for years with regional and global implications. Interest in the topic remains high as the conflict continues to affect shipping and security in the Middle East.

David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of the Ruby on Rails web framework, has announced it is 'pencils down' on writing code by hand, a striking statement from one of software's most prominent advocates of handcrafted programming. The declaration suggests he now believes AI-assisted coding has reached the point where developers should step back from writing code themselves.

OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips and other personalities from the platform are being reported as spreading the word about climate change, according to a Mashable report. The story highlights how adult content creators are using their large followings to raise environmental awareness, a crossover that is prompting conversation about who can effectively reach audiences on climate issues.

Ed Boon, co-creator of Mortal Kombat, ran a poll on X asking users about fighting games, and Xbox came out as the winner. The result has drawn attention from gaming fans debating platform loyalty and the fighting game community's preferences. Coverage of the poll outcome has spread through gaming news outlets, sparking discussion about what the result says about where fighting game players are playing.