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From kittens on a surfboard to launching stellar musical careers, YouTube has millions of hours of footage available to watch. The video-sharing website has changed the way people consume media.

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Is YouTube India's next battleground for free speech?

Is YouTube India's next battleground for free speech?

As journalists and commentators migrate to YouTube, Indian officials are tweaking media laws to expand their reach.
PoliticsApril 15, 2024
YouTuber Anilton Levy in Cape Verde

What it's like to be a YouTuber in Cape Verde

What it's like to be a YouTuber in Cape Verde

Being a YouTuber a growing trend in Cape Verde, but the cost of internet is one of the biggest challenges.
SocietyFebruary 27, 202401:31 min
Youtuber Jimmy Donaldson alias MrBeast, a man with a beard in a white collared shirt, stands in front of a blue background with the Nickelodeon logo

Can Musk's X find success with video and streaming?

Can Musk's X find success with video and streaming?

With MrBeast posting a new video and Elon Musk testing livestreaming, can X compete with TikTok, YouTube and Twitch?
TechnologyJanuary 25, 202403:49 min
A closeup of a Black person's hand using a computer mouse, next to a keyboard

How social media is used to turn migrants into slaves

How social media is used to turn migrants into slaves

Social media ads lure people to Europe with good job offers. But it's an exploitative system.
CrimeJanuary 13, 202401:26 min
Kolumbien Migranten aus Haiti am Darien Gap nach Panama

From refugee to refugee influencer

From refugee to refugee influencer

Some migrants become famous en route: with Insta videos taken while they are fleeing.
Digital WorldJanuary 12, 202400:55 min
DW SHIFT | Coyotes

'Coyotes': How these people smugglers use the Internet

'Coyotes': How these people smugglers use the Internet

"Coyotes" are people who smuggle migrants into the USA. On TikTok, they look like tour escorts.
Digital WorldJanuary 12, 202402:04 min
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Kenya: New tax frustrates digital content creators

In Africa, Kenyans are among the most active users of platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram.
BusinessOctober 27, 2023
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Why is climate denial still flourishing online?

A global heat wave has been blamed on climate change, yet online misinformation has evolved to counter the facts.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 11, 2023
Generative AI brings great opportunity and great risks for content producers. What role will human creatives have next to artificial intelligence?

Generative AI: A game changer for content creators

What role will human creatives have next to artificial intelligence?
Digital WorldJune 22, 202303:07 min
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Don't Hold Back: Say it loud!

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SocietyJune 28, 2022
Bela B. playing a drum set during a concert in Cologne.

How celebrities influence German elections

The election campaign is entering the final phase — and culture is again playing a leading role.
CultureSeptember 16, 2021