YouTube drama channels, leveraging AI tools, are increasingly using clickbait tactics to draw viewers. This trend comes to light with channels exploiting the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, creating AI-generated thumbnails and fake quotes that mislead audiences. Over the past year, approximately 900 videos across 26 channels have amassed 70 million views, exploiting misinformation despite YouTube's policies against such content. The prevalence of this AI-generated content raises concerns about deepfakes, misinformation, and the challenges of moderating platforms, with creators highlighting its lucrative nature despite potential policy breaches.
"Most of the channels sharing so-called 'Diddy slop' rely not only on AI thumbnails, but also AI-generated narration, in an attempt to misleadingly connect celebrities..."
"Despite YouTube policies that should prevent such videos from being monetized, it's proven to be a lucrative revenue generator."
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