Gen Z has discovered a whole new source for news

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A Tiktoker brings the latest news.
Young people on TikTok learn about what's happening from a hodgepodge of alternative sources, from news commentary influencers to purportedly on-the-ground "citizen journalists."

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How Bianca Ingrosso, part of a family dubbed the 'Kardashians of Sweden,' built a $50 million beauty brand that's expanding to the US and UK

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Bianca Ingrosso, cofounder of CAIA Cosmetics
Bianca Ingrosso is a Swedish influencer and cofounder of CAIA Cosmetics.

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The YouTube pilot convicted of crashing his plane for views says he'll keep flying 'before and after I serve my time in federal prison'

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Trevor Jacob in his new video, "I Got My Pilots License Back! But Going To Prison..."

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Bunny the 'talking' dog's owner says the skepticism from the scientific community hurts the most

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Alexis Devine and her social media famous dog, Bunny.
Alexis Devine and her social media famous dog, Bunny.

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An agency created an AI model who earns up to $11,000 a month because it was tired of influencers 'who have egos'

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AI-generated model Aitana is finding success on the subscription platform Fanvue.

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How I got my job as Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's assistant thanks to an Instagram DM — and a zebra

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Twitch streamer Kai Cenat and his personal assistant Brianna Lewis.

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TikTok is killing its Creator Fund after months of criticism from influencers

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The Creator Fund is officially being replaced by the Creativity Program on TikTok.

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How TikTokers are making tons of money on Facebook, an often overlooked 'cash cow' for short video

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From left to right: creators Wasil Daoud, Queen Khamyra, and Cassandra Bankson.

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Lonely Instacart and DoorDash gig workers are leaning on YouTube influencers to help them feel connected

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DoorDash drivers hope to earn more tips with the app's new post-checkout tipping feature
Contractors for DoorDash, Instacart, and other gig-work apps turn to their favorite YouTube creators for information and stories that they can relate to.

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I moved to LA at 18 with the dream of being an influencer. I lost myself, and I can't wait to leave.

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Girl with long black hair and white headphones taking a selfie. She wears a long-sleeve red top and behind her is a lake and some trees.
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