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by Mike and Matty

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AI creates a complete one-minute video

This edition is brought to you by Arc AI creates a complete one-minute video Photo: Test Time Training Social media has recently been flooded with AI slop. This weird, surreal, and sometimes horrific content distorts reality and drives massive engagement. It’s fast, cheap, and totally addictive—but it’s also empty. No story. No point. Just digital junk food. But something new has entered the scene. A group of researchers from NVIDIA and Stanford just released studies that show how AI can...

6 days ago • 3 min read

This edition is brought to you by 1of10 The Top Visual Generation Tools Creators Need to Know Photo: Sam Altman AI image and video creation is experiencing unprecedented growth. Last week, we saw the “Ghiblification” of the internet as people explored OpenAI’s image generation. Sam Altman revealed that ChatGPT added one million new users in a single hour following their latest image generation release, shattering their previous record of reaching that milestone in five days. But let’s not...

13 days ago • 3 min read

This edition is brought to you by Descript ChatGPT's New Image Tool Makes AI Art Effortless Photo: OpenAI OpenAI just released an amazing update to ChatGPT that gives it powerful new image creation abilities. This tool can now understand and create visuals in ways that were impossible before: It can follow instructions in natural language, allowing users to create without learning how to prompt specifically for image generation (which has been a barrier to entry for most current image...

20 days ago • 2 min read

This edition is brought to you by Screen Studio YouTube's Plan to Turn Creators into TV Networks (And Why Top Creators Are Already Adapting) Photo: YouTube YouTube is adding something new called Primetime Channels. This lets people watch shows from places like SHOWTIME and Paramount+ right on YouTube. But here’s what’s really cool for creators: TV-Style Shows Coming Soon: Later this year, YouTube will let creators make their videos look like TV shows with seasons and episodes - just like the...

27 days ago • 2 min read

Recently at Koi... Yesterday, I posted this video, which was the most difficult video for me to make, because I haven’t shared this publicly before. It’s about my full story. How I left my career as a doctor, moved back in with my parents, and pursued entrepreneurship, at age 28. This decision was risky and emotional, but it shows why we do what we do. If you’re feeling trapped in your “perfect life,” but your gut tells you otherwise, then I hope this video gives you more clarity. Much love,...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

Recently at Koi... We have a few spots left for the Rebel Creators Membership! If you struggle with consistently uploading videos and turning your YouTube channel into income, then this is for you! You’ll have 12-months access to: 10+ AI workflows and customGPTs to create videos in half the time 7+ courses to help monetize your content and business a community of peers to grow together group sessions with Mike and Matty, who have grown 1M+ YouTube subs and $1M+ revenue We’re offering Founder...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

This edition is brought to you by Creator Hooks Pro The Death of Followers and Subscribers in 2025 Photo: Patreon Patreon released The State of Create 2025, an in-depth study examining the current landscape of the creator economy. It highlights the shifting dynamics between creators, platforms, and audiences, emphasizing the growing challenges of building sustainable businesses in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Here are the key takeaways: The Algorithmic Shift: 53% of creators report...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read
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This edition is brought to you by Kit Grok 3: Apparently the “Smartest AI on Earth” Photo: xAi xAI’s latest AI model, Grok 3, is here… and it’s not playing by the rules. It’s calling itself ‘the smartest AI on Earth’, showcasing its thinking capabilities that surpass its competitors. Unlike OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which largely relies on static datasets, Grok 3 is plugged into real-time data from X (formerly Twitter), offering instant insights into trending topics, audience sentiment, and viral...

about 2 months ago • 3 min read

This edition is brought to you by Artlist YouTube’s Big Plans for 2025 Domination Photo: YouTube YouTube CEO Neal Mohan shares “big bets” for 2025. Here are the highlights that creators need to know to grow their business and content creation: YouTube is the new television: TV has surpassed mobile as the primary device for YouTube viewing. This is the second year that YouTube dominates television over the streaming giants like Netflix and Disney+. YouTube will be enhancing features to improve...

2 months ago • 3 min read
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Recently at Koi... If you’re not in our Rebel Creator Community on Circle yet, now’s the perfect time to join! It’s a space to connect with fellow creators, share ideas, and get inspired. Join us here: Rebel Creators ✌️ Mike and Matty This edition is brought to you by Fathom The New Spotify ‘Gold Play Button,’ and Spotify Partner Program Photo: Spotify Spotify recently launched two huge creator initiatives, which work in a very similar way to YouTube’s creator programs: The Creator Milestone...

2 months ago • 3 min read