Varoufakis: My AI deepfakes are a menace we must confront
Economist Yanis Varoufakis discovers hundreds of AI deepfake videos of himself online. He argues this technofeudal reality could force a return to critical democratic debate.
Economist Yanis Varoufakis discovers hundreds of AI deepfake videos of himself online. He argues this technofeudal reality could force a return to critical democratic debate.
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The beloved archaeology show Time Team has found a new life on YouTube, with 350,000 subscribers and a Patreon-funded dig at Orkney's Ness of Brodgar. Discover its extraordinary digital renaissance.
A new report finds low-quality AI-generated 'slop' content is flooding YouTube, earning creators millions and sparking mental health concerns for young viewers. Discover the global scale of the trend.
A new study reveals over 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are low-quality AI-generated 'slop', generating an estimated £90m annually. Discover the bizarre world of AI content farms.
An explosive Vanity Fair profile reveals White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles's private views on Trump and his allies, raising questions about her future and legacy. Read the full analysis.
Three children sparked a police chase after allegedly learning to hotwire a car from YouTube videos. The 11-year-old driver crashed into a house before being caught.
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The Academy Awards will be streamed live and for free globally on YouTube from 2029, ending its historic broadcast run on ABC. Discover what this major shift means for viewers.
The Academy Awards will leave broadcast TV for a global YouTube stream from 2029. The four-year deal includes red carpet coverage and exclusive content. Discover the details.
Piers Morgan's Uncensored lands $30m investment to expand into a global media business, valuing the venture at $130m. Discover the investors and ambitious plans.
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
New research reveals straight millennial men are the least likely to update dating app profiles, contributing to widespread user exhaustion. Discover the data and expert analysis behind the modern dating disconnect.
YouTube users are being targeted by a wave of scam adverts, including fake government grants and explicit content. Experts warn the problem is set to worsen. Here's what you need to know and how to report them.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
YouTube has launched its first personalised 'Recap' for UK users, revealing your top videos, channels, and a viewing personality type. Discover the 2025 trends and how to find yours.
A new YouTube series, 'Hotspots', takes viewers behind the scenes with Sky News correspondents in hostile environments from Syria to Haiti. Discover the story behind the story.
Explore how YouTube transformed from video platform to cultural backdrop for millions, creating new content forms and fragmenting viewing habits across generations.
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A British citizen in Sheffield has had his social media accounts removed for glorifying Sudan's RSF militia. Tech platforms act after evidence of hate speech emerges.
Anne Wood, creator of Teletubbies, warns that YouTube algorithms promote 'empty' content that fails to support children's imagination. Learn why experts are concerned.
UK Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs algorithmic YouTube content fails to stimulate young minds. Experts call for funding and regulation to protect children's media.
Meet Morgan Burtwistle, aka Angry Ginge, the 23-year-old YouTube sensation with 1.3 million followers joining I'm A Celebrity 2025. Discover his career and why he's this year's dark horse.
Jordan Schwarzenberger, manager of YouTube giants The Sidemen, delivers stark warning to BBC: adapt to digital age or risk becoming irrelevant like the Titanic.
After months of dating app failures, a London man hired a complete stranger to overhaul his profile - with unexpectedly successful results that are changing how people approach online dating.
Boxing superstar Gervonta Davis has publicly rejected an offer to fight Jake Paul, calling the proposal 'nonsense' while a surprising new opponent enters the ring for the YouTube sensation.
YouTube's updated policies are causing mass removal of GTA 6 content, leaving creators frustrated and questioning platform censorship ahead of the game's 2025 release.