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Matthew Prince, CEO of one of the world's largest internet networks, says AI is making it thousands of times harder for content creators to survive online. He's proposing a bold solution: tech companies should pay people for the content that trains their AI models.
Popular Nigerian social media creators Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja (Peller) and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata (Jarvis) celebrated their traditional wedding in Lagos on Saturday. The couple's love story, which started online and captivated millions of followers, reached a joyful new chapter.
A group of content creators gathered in Goa to discuss something rarely talked about online: the difference between paid promotions and genuine recommendations. The conversation sparked a new way of sharing what they truly love.
Australia's ABC is hiring emerging content creators with disabilities to produce stories for International Day of People with Disability. Selected storytellers will be paid to work with ABC producers from August 2026 to May 2027.
Ethiopia is investing in digital infrastructure to become Africa's content creation gateway, hosting its first African Social Media Influencers Summit. The initiative aims to connect creators across the continent and harness their power to shape policy and drive development.
A creator in India fooled thousands with a fake conservative influencer generated entirely by AI, making thousands of dollars before being exposed. Content creator Emily Austin is now calling for transparency rules as artificial intelligence makes deception easier than ever.
Tasmania just made it easier and cheaper for content creators to share the island's stunning national parks with the world. The new $100 permit replaces a complicated system that cost influencers over $450 and required $20 million in insurance.
ClippaPay just launched across Africa, giving content creators three ways to earn money while helping brands create viral-worthy videos at scale. The platform tackles a massive gap: millions of African creators building huge audiences but struggling to turn views into reliable income.
A new platform called Vurt is giving independent filmmakers a direct path to audiences by embracing the vertical video format that dominates mobile screens. Creators can now upload their work and start earning revenue within 48 hours, no middlemen required.
A new breed of content creators is testing viral money-making schemes before you waste time or cash on them. These "side hustle reviewers" try everything from flipping phones to print-on-demand T-shirts, then share what actually works.
Facebook's crackdown on AI spam and copycats is working. Original creators saw their views and watch time double in late 2025 after the platform removed 20 million impersonator accounts.
A groundbreaking accelerator program is giving 15 African digital creators the business skills to transform their online influence into sustainable global companies. Registration is free and closes March 22nd.