Cosmos

Cosmos is a newsletter centered on exploring the intersections of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and the creator economy. It delves into the implications of technological advancements on creativity, content creation, and digital platforms, offering insights on creator-led brands, AI's role in enhancing productivity, and the shifts in marketing and content distribution.

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The hottest Substack posts of Cosmos

And their main takeaways

Are we in a newsletter bubble?

19 implied HN points • 03 Apr 24
🕹 Technology News Creators AI Monetization Music
  1. Many creators are starting newsletters to have a direct line of communication with their audiences and fans, especially with the risks of relying solely on social media platforms for business.
  2. YouTube is introducing a 'Members Only' feature for Shorts, allowing creators to monetize by offering exclusive content to paying fans.
  3. Platforms like X are becoming more open to NSFW content, creating opportunities for adult content creators to thrive in these communities.

The future of creator-led brands

39 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
💼 Business Creator Economy Content creation E-commerce
  1. Creators are becoming key leaders in brands, partnering with them to launch products and enhance storytelling.
  2. Top creator educators on platforms like YouTube are generating significant revenue from their content, building substantial businesses.
  3. Major platforms like Reddit, Pinterest, YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok are actively engaging in partnerships and initiatives to empower creators and enhance their offerings.

Are we in a simulation?

39 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Content creation Digital Platforms Video Generation
  1. The future of education is moving towards the creator economy where professional creators earn by sharing knowledge and skills online.
  2. MrBeast, a popular YouTuber, generates significant revenue through his videos, brand deals, and business ventures but faces challenges with company culture and profitability.
  3. AI technology is advancing, with OpenAI's Sora creating remarkably realistic videos that almost look like real-life simulations, showcasing the potential impact on content creation and authenticity.
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Creator News Roundup: 02/12/2024

39 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💼 Business Creators Partnerships Trends Content Subscription
  1. Creators are collaborating with big names like NBA players, Netflix, and Nike, showcasing the power and influence of content creators today.
  2. Creator-led productions, like the Sidemen's documentary on Netflix, highlight the growing trend of creators taking control of their content production and distribution.
  3. New partnerships, such as Nike teaming up with a Twitch streamer, signify a shift towards unconventional collaborations and influencers being sought out by major brands for marketing.

Creator News Roundup: 01/08/2024

59 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Creators AI NFTs Social media Advertising
  1. Atmosfy launched a $500,000 creator fund to support travel influencers, merging TikTok with Foursquare idea
  2. Creators are developing AI chatbots clones to interact with their audience, like Kaitlyn Siragusa's AI version that earned $34,000 in 24 hours
  3. Advertisers are finding it easy to shift ad budgets to creator content, with a significant percentage planning to increase investment in creator content

🎢 LinkedIn doesn't want you to go viral

19 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
💼 Business Social media Creator Economy Venture Capital Online Platforms
  1. LinkedIn is updating its content distribution algorithm to prioritize relevant knowledge over viral content.
  2. Tools like Karat Insights are helping content creators understand their earnings and industry benchmarks.
  3. The use of AI in marketing and content production can lead to misleading experiences and scams, highlighting the importance of consumer awareness.

Who is the neuroscientist monetizing sleep?

19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Fitness Sleep Podcasts Influencer
  1. Andrew Huberman is a Stanford professor and podcast host who has gained a massive following by simplifying complex health and biology topics, making them more mainstream.
  2. Huberman's content on sleep, cannabis, alcohol, and other health topics has influenced his dedicated audience to adopt various lifestyle changes, like mouth taping, blue-blocker shades, and cold plunges.
  3. His science-based approach to content creation has given him substantial cultural and product influence, showcasing the impact of scientists in the Creator Economy.

Why I want an AI File Explorer

39 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Data Privacy File Management
  1. AI File Explorer can use AI to analyze, tag, search, and organize files based on their contents, freeing users from manual tagging.
  2. Data stored on cloud services may pose privacy and accessibility challenges for using AI on personal files.
  3. Next-generation file explorers, like Cosmos, offer privacy-focused AI solutions, emphasizing user control over data and experimenting with Small Language Models.

Creator Economy: 01/22/2024

19 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Creators Monetization Video Social media Influencers
  1. MrBeast is exploring monetization on X platform and made $250,000 from his first video, sparking skepticism and speculation.
  2. MrBeast may close a $100 million TV show deal with Amazon, possibly luring fans to Prime from YouTube.
  3. Creators in the digital space are advocating for fair pay and transparency, with resources like 'Fuck You Pay Me', 'creators.org', and 'Creators Guild of America'.

Would you go to the movies to watch Youtube?

19 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Creators Music Theater Entertainment
  1. Tom Cruise's incredible work ethic earned him the title of biggest movie star in the world and led to huge box office successes
  2. Top music artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are bypassing traditional distributors and striking direct deals with movie theaters, signaling a shift in the industry
  3. The creator economy is booming, with platforms like Stripe paying out billions to creators and top YouTubers like MrBeast earning millions while negotiating directly with platforms

Access the actual iCloud photo files on your Mac

0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Storage Access
  1. You can access the original photo and video files from iCloud on your Mac by updating the settings in your Photos app.
  2. Downloading originals to your Mac may take time and will consume storage space on your computer.
  3. To access specific photo and video files, navigate through directories under the Pictures folder in Finder on your Mac.

Creator News Roundup: 01/15/2024

0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
💼 Business Venture Capital Influencers Content creation Branding
  1. Venture capital funds are directly supporting creators to launch products for their communities, with investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million.
  2. Influencers are facing stricter regulations and consequences for misleading promotions, as seen in a case involving a Christmas cake campaign.
  3. Platforms like Twitter are shifting to prioritize video content, with video appearing in 8 out of 10 user sessions, and investing in original video series with personalities.

Are you feeling influencer fatigue?

0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Influencers Budgeting Digital Platforms Social media Content creation
  1. Influencer fatigue is becoming more common as people are tired of influencers flaunting luxurious lifestyles and promoting products.
  2. Loud budgeting is gaining popularity, with individuals openly discussing financial decisions and sharing money-saving tips.
  3. Google is making significant updates to fight off search spam, particularly targeting AI-generated content that aims to manipulate search rankings.

AI disclaimers and misinformation tools

0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Misinformation Content creation Digital Platforms Search Engine
  1. YouTube creators can now label AI-generated content to enhance transparency with viewers and prevent misinformation.
  2. Meta is discontinuing the CrowdTangle tool used to detect misinformation, raising concerns ahead of the 2024 elections.
  3. India plays a significant role in Amazon Prime Video's global growth, with a high number of subscribers and engagement, focusing on diverse local content.

Is AI hijacking your conversations?

0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🕹 Technology AI Social media Influencers E-commerce Content creation
  1. Instagram is testing Creator AI to assist creators in managing interactions with fans using AI chatbots that mimic creators' tone and style.
  2. Elon Musk announced that new users on X will have to pay to tweet to combat bots, which has sparked controversy and discussion.
  3. Taylor Swift secured an independent deal with TikTok, showcasing the importance of artists controlling their music's distribution and negotiating power.

Make your videos watchable across browsers

0 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🕹 Technology Web Development
  1. When making videos watchable across browsers, include multiple video sources and a fallback text using the <video> element in HTML5 for wider browser support.
  2. Create different versions of your video in formats like MP4 (H.264 + AAC), Ogg (Theora + Vorbis), and WebM (VP8/V9 + Vorbis) to ensure compatibility with various browsers.
  3. Use tools like FFmpeg to encode your video into different formats, ensuring broader compatibility with browsers supporting HTML5 video.

Friends don't let friends write with AI

0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Writing Social media Art Creativity
  1. Originality in writing is crucial for genuine connection and engagement with readers.
  2. AI-generated content lacks authenticity and can be easily detected for its lack of human touch.
  3. Good writing sets individuals apart and is an essential skill for effective communication, even when AI tools can assist with brainstorming ideas.

Optimize media files to improve website speed

0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology
  1. A faster website improves user experience, which can lead to higher engagement and sales.
  2. Optimizing media files for modern web browsing can greatly enhance website speed and performance.
  3. Using FFmpeg, you can easily convert, scale, and compress media files to improve website loading times and user experience.

Create videos from your documents

0 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🕹 Technology Automation
  1. Creating videos from documents can help in communicating ideas effectively by allowing viewers to watch at their own pace and understanding.
  2. Converting documents like Google Slides, Microsoft Powerpoint, or PDFs into video slideshows can save time for presenters and make information sharing more efficient.
  3. To create a video from a document, you need to first convert it into a PDF, then into images, and finally use software like ImageMagick and FFmpeg to transform it into a video slideshow with audio.

Open-sourced library for working with media files

0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🕹 Technology Library Automation Editing
  1. Using a library like Pluto can speed up media editing workflows by automating tasks like converting files, resizing images, creating videos from images, and more.
  2. Pluto offers a variety of scripts to help with tasks such as converting a PDF into a video slideshow, creating GIFs from videos, resizing images for better website performance, and more.
  3. For those working with media files regularly, leveraging Pluto's scripts can save time and streamline the editing process.

Slow down or fast-forward? Edit video speeds with your terminal

0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🕹 Technology Video Editing
  1. Editing video speeds is an easy way to add dramatic effects or create a montage look by changing playback speed with tools like FFmpeg.
  2. To slow down or speed up a video, you can calculate the new duration based on the desired change in speed and then use FFmpeg's commands to modify the video accordingly.
  3. By adjusting the setpts value in FFmpeg commands, you can either slow down or speed up a video to achieve the desired effect.