Deep Dives
Creators Insight: original analysis on the platforms, players, and economics shaping content work from Nigeria and around the world.
The AI-Generated Content Conundrum
The rise of AI-generated content is forcing platforms to take a stand, with some embracing it and others turning against it. As the use of AI-generated content continues to evolve and expand, we can expect to see new challenges and opportunities emerge.
4 Aug 2026
This AI notetaker won't sell surveillance to your boss
Granola CEO Chris Pedregal on invisible AI bots, the coming fight over who sees your transcripts, and why he turns down the companies that ask for them
30 Jul 2026
Brazil gives parents social media controls for their kids. Should the US?
California is leading on kids’ data privacy in the U.S. but still lags internationally.
28 Jul 2026
AI Denialism and the Creator Economy
The recent cyberattack against Hugging Face by OpenAI has significant implications for the creator economy and digital media, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of AI's role in these industries. As AI denialism becomes more prevalent, it is essential to examine the connections between these stories and the potential consequences for the future of the creator economy.
28 Jul 2026
A big week for AI denialism
In the wake of OpenAI’s cyberattack against Hugging Face, few seem ready to acknowledge the implications
28 Jul 2026
Patreon's Strategic Shift: Adapting to the Changing Landscape of the Creator Economy
Patreon has laid off 20 percent of its workforce in a strategic move to adapt to the changing landscape of the creator economy, citing the impact of AI on its operations. The company aims to become more agile and better equipped to support its community of creators.
23 Jul 2026
The man who tried 200 to-do apps has some advice about AI
The Verge's David Pierce kicks off our new series on staying productive in the AI era — starting with why you should stop trying to stay ahead
14 Jul 2026
The loudest warning about AI and jobs yet
200 economists and AI leaders say something big is happening. What should we do about it? Plus: Apple sues OpenAI
14 Jul 2026
OpenAI's big launch — and bigger departure
GPT-5.6 impresses the critics, but Fidji Simo's exit leaves OpenAI's focus — and its org chart — in flux. PLUS: Meta plays catch-up, and the "AI 2027" authors present "AI 2040."
10 Jul 2026
Kaiser Permanente nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse
Call center nurses at the health giant said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.
9 Jul 2026
The Rise of Social Media Bans
Social media bans are becoming increasingly popular as a way to reduce online harm, with researcher Candice Odgers highlighting their effectiveness in reducing the spread of misinformation and hate speech. The use of social media bans has significant economic implications, and is part of a larger shift in the way that platforms approach content moderation.
3 Jul 2026
Why the tech industry can't keep up with the AI backlash
AI's externalities are growing faster than the industry can address them
2 Jul 2026
Rethinking News on Social Media
The proliferation of social media has led to an overwhelming amount of information, making it challenging for consumers to discern trustworthy sources. SaySo is betting on a smaller, vetted creator feed to provide a more reliable and trustworthy source of information.
24 Jun 2026
This founder isn’t hiring junior engineers anymore
And yes, AI is a factor. Replika and Wabi founder Eugenia Kuyda on how advances in coding changed her hiring calculus
17 Jun 2026
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
Mental health providers are increasingly using AI technology to record conversations, raising privacy concerns among patients and practitioners.
16 Jun 2026
How to help knowledge workers who lose their jobs to AI
Brookings Institution researcher Molly Kinder on why she's leaving her job to create solution for AI's "messy middle." PLUS: Claude Fable arrives
10 Jun 2026
Platform Instability and the Creator Economy
Recent events highlight the interconnectedness of digital platforms and their impact on creators, from in-flight security concerns to layoffs at tech giants, and the evolving music industry. The broader trend suggests that platforms are becoming increasingly integral to the creator economy, with significant implications for African creators.
31 May 2026
In a surprise, Meta increases funding to the Oversight Board
Meta's funding boost to its Oversight Board matters for Nigerian creators, as it may impact content moderation and censorship on the platform.
28 May 2026
Headway Therapy Patients Forced to Scan Their Faces to Keep Getting Care
This matters for Nigerian creators using global platforms, as it raises urgent concerns about data privacy and security, affecting their livelihoods and audience trust.
28 May 2026
Is the web being summarized to death?
This matters for Nigerian creators as AI-driven summarization threatens their income, forcing a reckoning with platform relationships.
22 May 2026