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Week 16 · 2026 · Edition #14

Bia’s take

As AI floods the internet with synthetic content people are starting to value what feels real again. That’s why livestreaming is rising, why raw moments like Bieber at Coachella hit, and why even the option to turn off Shorts matters.

AI↑ Rising
AI Clones: projects that leverage Influencer's AI likeness for money and attention are picking up steam
AI-generated “digital twins” of content creators and celebrities are popping up all over the place, and managing this revolution is a major priority . Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg, YouTube announced that it would allow creators to begin making AI clones of themselves for Shorts. Khaby Lame sold his likeness for almost 1billion dollars. And other projects that leverage Influencer's AI likeness for money and attention are picking up steam.
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Platform↑ Rising
Livestreaming is trending as the Creator Economy’s most powerful format
As A.I. floods digital platforms with synthetic content, livestreaming is emerging as the most credible—and commercially powerful—format in the creator economy. MrBeast reached 1,25million people, YouTube doubled down on live streaming with gifts and premium engagement tools.
youtubelive streamingmonetizationengagement
Culture
Bieber at Coachella was an ode to the early days of the internet
Bieber is the last internet sensation because he was the last person to go viral without knowing what viral meant. Right after him, we all knew the power of the internet and the power of YouTube. So now we all carry the weight of knowing.
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Culture
How social media started to work against brands
algorithmsbrandssocial media
HollyTube
Independent YouTube animators rival major studios in Gen Z viewer preference
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Culture
Social media brain effects reversible in two weeks, study finds
mental healthsocial mediabrain effects
Platform
YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts
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