| Mobile Web

Search results for MrBeast

Games & Commerce

YouTube Shorts overhauls algorithm to cut exposure for copy-and-paste videos

YouTube is overhauling its Shorts recommendation system to boost exposure for original content and curb recommendations for channels that re-upload other people’s videos with little or no creative work. The platform will prioritise more distinctive content when selecting videos for each user, using signals such as viewing history and reactions. YouTube said re-used videos may still be recommended if they add meaningful commentary, storytelling, perspective or substantive editing.

Crypto

U.S. ex-congressman George Santos banned for life from Kalshi after betting on own State of the Union attendance

Prediction market platform Kalshi permanently banned former U.S. House member George Santos and imposed a $71,356 fine, Decrypt reported. Santos traded in a market tied to whether he would attend the State of the Union address and then made public comments that moved prices, Kalshi concluded. Kalshi said those remarks affected prices and generated $17,839.57 in profit. The platform cited rule breaches including market manipulation and non-cooperation.

Games & Commerce

MrBeast becomes first YouTube creator to top 500 million subscribers

U.S. YouTuber MrBeast became the first individual creator in YouTube history to surpass 500 million subscribers. He revealed the milestone during a livestream on June 12. Jimmy Donaldson, who began posting videos in 2012 at age 13, has uploaded more than 980 videos and amassed over 129 billion views. YouTube posted a congratulatory message on its official blog. MrBeast’s lead over other large channels has widened.