YouTube channels are being sold and repurposed to spread scams and disinformation, says new research
A new study finds that 1 in every 400 YouTube channels has been sold and often repurposed to promote scams, disinformation, and spam. YouTubers dedicate their lives to building a following in hopes of creating and sustaining a livelihood. For top creators, the rewards are immense: MrBeast, the world’s biggest YouTuber, is estimated to be…
