Senator Proposes Bill To Make YouTube Stop Recommending Videos Featuring Kids, Snapchat Tests In-App Shops, Danny Duncan's ‘Virginity Rocks’ At Zumiez

Some of YouTube's algorithmic decisions may end up being dictated by the federal government. 

Not displaying correctly? View this email online. Michigan Senator Proposes Bill That Would Force YouTube To Stop Recommending Videos Featuring Kids In light of this week's New York Times report showing YouTube still has a significant "wormhole" of videos and comments fetishizing young children, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MI) has proposed a bill that would require YouTube and other video sites to turn off recommendation algorithms on videos starring minors. YouTube Millionaires: Dan & Riya Developed Their Sitcom-Esque 'Beverly Valley High' Universe — And Populate It By Playing Every Character Themselves   If you're a fan of The Amazing Race, this week's YouTube Millionaires might look familiar. The Obamas Ink Exclusive Deal With Spotify For Original Podcast Slate   The Obamas are adding a new front to their burgeoning media business. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have inked an exclusive deal with Spotify to develop, produce, and lend their voices to podcasts through their production company, Higher Ground. Snapchat Testing In-App Shops For Top Influencers Like The Kardashians, Bhad Bhabie, Spencer Pratt Snapchat is taking greater strides to accommodate its creator community in the realm of ecommerce. FaZe Clan's Youngest Member, 12-Year-Old H1ghSky1, Gets Twitch Account Deactivated After Lying About His Age   FaZe Clan's youngest member has begun livestreaming his Fortnite play on YouTube following Twitch's deactivation of his channel. H3h3Productions' Ethan And Hila Klein Give Birth To Baby Boy, Theodore   YouTube's premiere commentary creator duo Ethan and Hila Klein — known to their hordes of followers as h3h3Productions — have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Theodore. (Talk about a fresh Teddy). YouTube Prankster Danny Duncan To Launch 'Virginity Rocks' Merch Line At Zumiez   Digital prankster and skateboarder Danny Duncan is taking his merch line wide into the physical world — to 600 Zumiez stores across the country. Copyright © 2019 Tubefilter, All rights reserved. Sign up for Tubefilter Newsletters here. Our mailing address is: Tubefilter 5405 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 270 Los Angeles, CA 90036 USA  You received this email because you subscribed to a Tubefilter Newsletter or have registered to attend one of our Tubefilter Events. We respect your privacy and inbox. If you believe this was sent to you in error and you no longer wish to receive these emails, please update your subscription preferences or unsubscribe.