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They have millions of fans and big endorsements, but there’s a twist — these ‘virtual celebrities’ don’t actually exist
Gen Z video stars Logan Paul and KSI set for windfall from boxing match aired by Sky Sports
WhatsApp sues NSO, Facebook drops Cambridge Analytica appeal, 5G phones
Scientists are racing to code the genetic sequences of all complex species on the planet
Regulatory snafus keep piling up for tech giants
Video site accused of illegally collecting personal information without parents’ consent
Google-owned video platform prefers ad-funded model while Apple and Disney chase Netflix
Google-owned platform says ‘discovery consistent with recent actions related to China’
Rise of Netflix and Amazon Prime increases pressure on traditional TV and its declining audiences
A total ban on content aimed at children, which campaigners want, will be very painful
Federal Trade Commission approves expected multimillion-dollar agreement with Google
Vloggers stand for the commoditisation of family and privacy. They are entrepreneurs of the most depressing kind
Tech groups have come under pressure from regulators over spread of harmful content
Huawei, Grab and Samsung among groups asked to shun ‘anti-state’ content
Alphabet-owned platform changes hate speech policy after consultation with experts
‘Vlogging’ entrepreneurs are sharing the spoils of a boom in online video channels
Social media groups deny White House allegations that they censor conservatives
Demonetisation of questionable content is principled but costly.
The much-anticipated final season arrives this weekend — but can the show’s formula be repeated?
The rise in digital video advertising means the platform is even more valuable to its owner
We have outsourced the debate over free speech and censorship to the tech platforms
Discovering the ingredients of an ASMR video, YouTube's whispering phenomenon
US tech groups must take more responsibility for websites, says investor group
New Stadia service will be available this year but no details given on price
YouTube Music, Google’s new music subscription service, has launched in India less t…
