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Generation Alpha: the new kids making Gen Z feel old
feature The next generation of children are on the cusp of becoming teenagers – and are making their presence felt
By Felicity Capon Published
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YouTuber Trevor Jacob facing prison over deliberate crashing of plane for views
Speed Read US prosecutors said the influencer ‘did not intend to reach his destination’
By The Week Staff Published
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KSI: ‘renaissance man of digital age’ in racism storm
Why Everyone’s Talking About British influencer, boxer and rapper apologised for using racial slur in Countdown-style video
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Prime time: the rise and rise of energy drinks
feature The YouTuber-backed drink Prime is in such demand it is being resold by eager schoolchildren
By Arion McNicoll Published
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The Supreme Court, Section 230 and the future of the internet
feature Lawsuits brought against tech giants could have far-reaching consequences for the internet as we know it
By Richard Windsor Published
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MrBeast: benevolent YouTuber facing monster backlash
Why Everyone’s Talking About YouTuber has courted controversy after paying to restore the sight of 1,000 people
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Massage apps, social media copyright and a tropical disease
podcast Are home massage services putting users at risk? Is YouTube’s copyright system fit for purpose? And how has a tropical disease been almost completely eradicated?
By The Week Staff Published
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The conspiracy theorists cashing in on YouTube’s algorithms
Why Everyone’s Talking About One anti-vaccination campaigner nets £500,000 a year from advertising on video platform
By The Week Staff Published
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KSI vs. Logan Paul: an insult to pro boxing or a PPV masterstroke?
In Depth YouTubers will turn professional and go head-to-head in a rematch
By The Week Staff Published
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How James Charles lost one million YouTube subscribers in 24 hours
In Depth Beauty guru sets record for shedding fans after falling out with fellow vlogger
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What is mewing - and can the technique change your face?
In Depth Niche orthodontic practice has become a YouTube craze
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Warning over ‘suicide guide’ hidden in YouTube cartoons
Speed Read US mother shares clip of man demonstrating suicide technique spliced into children’s cartoon
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What pranks will be banned on YouTube?
Speed Read Video streaming site updates guidelines on stunts that present ‘risk of serious danger or death’
By The Week Staff Published
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PewDiePie hacks: what’s going on?
In Depth The Wall Street Journal is latest target of YouTube star’s supporters
By The Week Staff Published
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