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@youtube-privacy-union
Welcome!
If you want information about the ongoing YouTube boycott, degoogling, and any other issues regarding internet privacy, this is the place for you!
This is a shared blog where we will be answering questions, sharing resources, and giving advice on how to protect your internet privacy and resist invasive and environmentally destructive tech company practices.
Amazon plans on building data center in Texas, Pesci County and the on site power plant to power the data center could be biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
AI has already had a significant impact on Amazon’s carbon emissions, which it reported were up 16% last year — the wrong direction for a co
“As part of a planned data center in Pecos County, Texas, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States, according to The New York Times.”
“The NYT says the plant would burn natural gas and is permitted to release 33 million tons of carbon dioxide per year — more than any other power plant in the U.S.”
The plant also would generate up to 7.65 gigawatts of power using 35 natural gas turbines.
Amazon made a statement about the data center won’t be rising the price of electricity for locals because of on site generation
(But they will have to deal with the Smaug)
Amazon also made a commitment for zero carbon emissions by 2040, which they say their still keeping too, but no one believes them
Aussies will now have to age verify to play 18+ games on Xbox Series X/PC
“In line with Australian regulations, Xbox has now confirmed that Aussies will now need to age verify to play R18+ games on both the Microsoft Store and Xbox Store on both Xbox Series X and PC”
“This means that before you can purchase or play games that are rated 18+, you’ll have to do an age verification, with games that you already own not being affected.”
This starts in late August
Aussies Will Now Have To Age Verify To Play R18+ Games On Xbox Series X/PC
In case anyone wants the internet archive link for "The Search for the Leviathan" here ya go!
original description:In the last few months, hundreds of reports have appeared all over the internet, all claiming to see the same thing in
can we still stop kosa?
Yup!
it's not over yet!
we can still stop at the senate for both the KIDS act package and normal KOSA
Plus, we can stop the senate KOSA at the house if it passes the senate
Either way, we still can stop this thing!
Roku launches TV channel that shows “AI slop” 24 hours a day
Streaming platform Roku has launched a new 24-hour TV channel that shows nothing but AI movies and shows all day, every day.
“Streaming platform Roku has launched a new 24-hour TV channel that shows nothing but AI movies and shows all day, every day.”
“Roku recently introduced four brand-new channels that are available for free to all its users.
One of these, found at number 300 of The Roku Channel, is “Fairground AI,” which broadcasts nothing but AI-generated content.”
“Anyone who tunes in will see a constant stream of movies and TV shows that don’t star any real actors, broken up by ads that are also made with AI.”
made by who
“the content is made by AI creators that Colin Petrie-Norris, the founder and CEO of AI studio Fairground Entertainment, found on social media.
The aim is to create “gorgeous things” of a higher quality than the kinds of AI-generated videos usually found online”
people hate it
People have been roasting the clips of this channel that have surfaced online
“One of the videos that went viral is a medieval drama, which was mocked for its clunky dialogue and jarring cuts between scenes.”
YouTube increases requirements for new channels to join the partnership program
We’re making important changes to help the YouTube Partner Program remain the leader in the creator economy.
“Starting Feb 1, 2027, new channels need 8,000 watch hours (up from 4,000) or 20M Shorts views in 90 days (up from 10M) to join the YouTube Partner Program”
YouTube shorts
YouTube says on their blog
“Beginning February 1, 2027, creators who have 10 million qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days will be eligible for ads and subscription revenue sharing on Shorts.
Channels below this threshold remain in YPP and continue earning on long-form content, with Shorts revenue sharing automatically resuming once they cross 10 million views again.
We’re broadening revenue opportunities for creators to reward growth, engagement, and more by introducing new incentive programs, rather than relying solely on ad revenue.
For channels below the 10 million view threshold, these initiatives introduce new ways to earn based on hitting certain milestones, like bonuses for YouTube Shopping, incentives for brand deals, and earnings boosts for starting and growing trends. We'll share more details soon.”
long form videos
They say they are doing this to keep up with the growth of YouTube
“we are updating the YPP entry requirements for ads and Premium revenue sharing for new creators. This update won't impact creators already in YPP.”
“New creators applying for YPP will need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.
The entry thresholds for our Fan Funding and shopping products remain unchanged.”
Here's Markpliers fnaf 4-6 play through in the internet archive
fnaf 4
fnaf sister location
freddy fazbear's pizzeria simulator
Here's markiplier's playthrough/livestrems of UCN on the internet archive UCN
youtube's been shadowbanning videos that it's AI (ironic) has deemed AI generated without even informing creators.
This happened to channels as well known as kurzgesagt in a nutshell, a well established science YouTube channel that's been operating since 2013 I think? The only reason they got their video remotenized was because they're so established they know someone in YouTube's team.
These guys have made a whole video about how they will never use AI btw.
unfortunately, kosa has passed through the senate committee markup. however, this is not the end.
i know a lot of people are going to hear the words "it passed through the senate" (as i've already heard it phrased in news articles, unfortunately) and panic. however, it has just passed through one step. this was not a full vote. this was a markup to get it out of committee. the full process it has to go through goes:
senate markup/committee -> senate floor -> house committee -> house floor -> president -> made into law.
its the same for bills that were introduced within the house, except it goes house -> senate instead of senate -> house.
on a bit of a happier note, the screen act failed to advance out of committee!
call your senators and representatives, email, fax, anything. tell them to oppose kosa, the kids act, the screen act, and more!
Internet Freedom: Good News and Bad News
The Bad: the Senate committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted unanimously to send S 1748 (their version of the Kids Online Safety Act) to the full Senate chamber for a future floor vote
The Good: the same committee failed to move the online age verification bill S 737 (their version of the SCREEN act) out of committee due to not getting enough votes to reach quorum
Also, friendly reminder that the Senate is starting a 5 week recess this Friday. Be sure to use every day of it to call, email, text, and write letters to your senators telling them to oppose S 1748 in the future floor vote. If you can, try to attend their town halls. We killed this bill before, and we can do it again!
went snooping around bsky and found out about this bill that just got introduced. i'm too smooth brain rn to really dissect it as i should, so i'm sending it your way as i thought " oh boy, look at that — a new reason to bug out reps over break ! :) "
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/s5090/text
opinions and a breakdown with possible solutions would be v much appreciated if you have the time and energy. 🙏 i hope the rest of the week is kind and gentle for you, you deserve some rest !
— lucy
⭐️🇺🇸S. 5090: Digital Age Assurance Act of 2026. This would apply to ALL STATES! 🇺🇸⭐️
Who started this bill?
Mr. Kim (for himself, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Schiff and Mr. Barrasso) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Summary from the page:
To require operating system providers to require users to indicate their age and developers of applications, covered internet website operators, and browser providers to request a signal from operating system providers that indicates a user's age, and for other purposes.
Breakdown of the bill:
1) It makes operating systems verify your age
When you create or update your device account, you must provide your date of birth. The operating system (such as your phone or computer's OS) determines your age bracket.
2) It shares an age bracket with apps and certain websites
Instead of giving apps your birthday, the operating system sends only an age category: Under 13, 13–15, 16, and 17+. (I'm guessing you would give your birthday to the operating system or something like it says? What's to stop them to change this to ID or something?)
3) It requires parental links for minors
Users under 17 must have their account linked to a parent or legal guardian's account (with an exception for emancipated minors).
4) It limits how age data can be used
Companies can not sell age bracket data. They can not use it for targeted advertising, profiling, or combine it with other personal information.
5) It creates enforcement and penalties
The FTC and state attorneys general can enforce this law. Companies that violate it can face civil fines, with larger penalties if violations affect multiple minors.
Problems with this bill ⭐️🚩:
- So what is gonna stop a minor from making an 18+ account when they set up a device? (Most minors I know if they are old enough like teens set up their own devices.)
- Once the infrastructure exists, Congress or states could later expand what it is used for. (I do not trust the government. Today's voluntary age information could become mandatory government-ID verification later. They could literally request all your highly sensitive info one day. What is there to stop them if they implement this?)
- Adults will possibly not discuss sensitive topics if they think their age is being tracked. Minors will lose access to educational or support resources. Vulnerable groups will also lose access to needed resources or online platforms. Platforms may over-restrict content because they know a user is a minor.
- Operating system providers would still need to collect sensitive age information. (Your birthday is the most likely thing they would ask for, like they said if not ID, WHICH is still personal info!)
- Centralizing any information creates an attractive target for attackers. Any large database containing age related info increases data breaches. We have seen this in the past with Discord, Google, Meta, etc.
- This puts a huge burden on open-source software. It also would be costly for them to make. So how are they gonna fund a system like this? If they plan on using taxpayers money a BUNCH of people will have a problem with that!
- Minors can still access adult content through shared devices and they will definitely find ways around age restrictions like they already have.
This is also being considered on an individual state level. The same stuff happening in California, Colorado, and Illinois but this is on a NATIONWIDE level! SO check your state! Remember that these states are and will be sought after in lawsuits because: THEY ARE BREAKING MULTIPLE LAWS!
⭐️Solution: Contact your reps about these bills. If you see any petitions sign them. Protest this bill. Raising awareness is also SUPER IMPORTANT! ⭐️
(Thank you Lucy for bringing this too me :D 💕🙏! Have a wonderful rest of your week 🫂❤️! I hope that this can help others understand the bill!)
Here's Markiplier's play through of fnaf 1-3 in the internet archive
fnaf 1
fnaf 2
fnaf 3
Boycott, NOT THE LAST
Darwin's Paradox
Dragonhymn
Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
Goldfinger 64
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Dead or Alive
Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens Myths and Legends
Last King of Africa
Robin Hood's Quest
Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion
Huge wave of animation YouTubers hit with demonetization's from AI moderation
Multiple animation YouTubers have been hit with demonetization after being mistakenly flagged as either “generated with AI” or “exclusively for children.”
We have go over those effected, but this is not a exhaustive list, just what we have gathered so far
rebel taxi
Rebel taxi received a email from YouTube about how their channel didn’t line up with their “YouTube partner Program policies ” and will not have monetization
The exact policies that were broken were never mentioned in the email, but rebel did figure out what it was
Apparently it was because they talks about old cartoons and YouTube thought that meant that those videos were meant for kids
YouTube responded to a tweet that pizza made about this and told them to basically submit a appeal and wait up 14 days
They eventually got their monetization back, but never received a apology or an explanation on what happened
YouTube just sorta threw it back at em
A very insulting screen. No apology Monetization is back Thanks every pony. Lot of channels get Al Striked with no outlet beyond hoping th
Kelsey animated
They had the same thing happen to them
Out of nowhere, YouTube revoked their ability to make any sort of money for the same reason of “misleading family content”
Than the same thing as before happened
Their monetization was put back, for no real reason at all
They believe YouTube is trying to sweep their mistakes under the rug and hope people forget about it
my entire channel was wrongfully demonetized out of the blue…AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE! Many other creators are in the same situation… So weth
beyond
It hadn’t been just these YouTubers
A lot more have been hit with YouTube’s AI system, with a lot of them being related to animation in some sort of way
Most of these cases say that these YouTubers violated the "Misleading Family Content." Policy, even though none of them did
YouTube’s AI slop detector incorrectly targets Kurzgesagt as other creators fear same fate
YouTube’s system for suppressing low-quality AI content mistakenly targeted Kurzgesagt, leaving the channel with its worst-performing upload
“YouTube’s system for suppressing low-quality AI content mistakenly targeted Kurzgesagt, causing the animation channel to suffer its worst-performing upload since 2013.”
The channel has well over 25 million subscribers
They saw the drop in views on its video about super predators
What was suspicious was that every metric was doing good, good watch time, good click rate, good responses, but YouTube just stopped recommending the video
After contacting YouTube, the channel said staff quickly confirmed something had gone wrong.
“It turned out that YouTube’s automatic AI detection tools wrongly think that our very much human-made videos are AI Slop,” Kurzgesagt explained.
“The channel said the false flag began to “choke” its reach. YouTube reportedly helped address the problem, although Kurzgesagt said it could only hope the bug had been fixed.
Kurzgesagt has since taken the superpredator video offline and plans to upload an updated version within a few weeks.”
worries within the animation community about false positives
If YouTube detects AI slop on a video, the video will basically become shadow banned from the site
Now, Kurzgesagt was able to contact YouTube due to their size, but smaller creators will have a tougher time
“dozens of other creators expressed fear that they too had been targeted by YouTube’s AI detector and had their reach “completely dead.”
how likely?
The company [VIDIQ] also highlighted a Google Research paper detailing a detection system deployed on an unnamed major video platform. The system reportedly terminated 50,000 clusters containing 130,000 synthetic spam channels over six months.”
“The paper does not identify YouTube as the platform. However, vidIQ believes the system was deployed there because the researchers are Google employees.
It also reported an overturn rate below 1%, which could still represent hundreds of false positives at that scale.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan previously vowed to combat low-quality AI content after a report found 21% of videos recommended to new users were AI slop.
The platform later removed or emptied major AI channels and clarified that repetitive or “unsatisfying or off-putting” videos could be demonetized.”
