The world of online entertainment has shifted in an unprecedented way. For the first time in Twitch’s history, an artificial intelligence VTuber has claimed the top spot for most subscriptions on the entire platform. Neuro-Sama, a semi-autonomous AI character created by programmer Vedal987, reached this milestone during a recent subathon that generated over 157,000 subscribers. … Read more
Research shows that AI systems, including large language models like ChatGPT, may respond differently depending on how users speak or write. Studies indicate that chatbots can systematically disadvantage speakers of non-standard or minoritized English dialects. Researchers tested GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4 using text from ten English varieties, including Standard American English, Standard British English, and … Read more
Ned Fulmer, a former member of the popular Try Guys YouTube channel, is facing fresh allegations that he may be artificially inflating his video view counts. Content creator AugustTheDuck has raised significant questions about suspicious metrics on Fulmer’s channel. In a recent YouTube video, he suggested that Fulmer’s numbers simply don’t add up. Fulmer’s return … Read more
Tony Hinchcliffe recently appeared on the All-In podcast, where he found himself defending Austin’s comedy scene and pushing back against critics of what some call the ‘Rogansphere.’ The Kill Tony host’s appearance alongside tech industry figures revealed his sensitivity to mounting criticism of the comedy community centered around Joe Rogan’s Austin-based Mothership Comedy Club. During … Read more
Marc Maron has spent decades inside comedy’s ecosystem, long enough to recognize when the culture shifts from craft to ideology. In a recent interview with Consequence, the veteran comic and podcaster offered one of his most direct critiques yet of the Austin comedy scene and the audience that formed around Joe Rogan’s orbit. According to … Read more
Whitney Cummings has quietly become one of the most-watched podcast hosts on YouTube, according to recent analysis, with her “Good for You” podcast pulling numbers that rival and sometimes exceed Joe Rogan‘s podcast episodes. The development has raised eyebrows throughout the comedy community, with many questioning how the comedian achieved such astronomical growth. Content creator … Read more
Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan is known for his storytelling CGI, and a visual style that feels unmistakably his. From the cold blues of The Dark Knight trilogy to the muted, dust-filled palette of Dunkirk, Nolan’s films often lean toward restrained, desaturated tones. What’s less commonly discussed is how his red-green colorblindness subtly informs that aesthetic. … Read more
During a recent appearance on the All-In Podcast holiday special, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe didn’t hold back when discussing the state of Hollywood comedy films, offering a critique of major studios and their approach to comedic content. When asked about the landscape of comedy in entertainment, Hinchcliffe identified what he considers the primary culprit behind comedy’s … Read more
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, addressed his approach to politics and controversial topics during a New York Times conversation about his media empire and business strategy. The YouTube star, who commands over a billion followers across platforms, explained why he deliberately avoids political commentary despite having one of the largest audiences in the world. … Read more
Tom Segura addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, offering detailed insight into the experience and responding to critics who questioned his decision to perform there. The comedian explained how the opportunity came about organically. “I was booked to do Dubai which … Read more
