Creator Nation

Leading figures in the technology industry have appealed to the United Nations, asking global institutions to establish oversight of the artificial intelligence tools they helped build. The message, discussed around a UN Security Council session on AI, frames regulation as necessary for humanity's safety. Commenters are debating whether creators of a technology calling for its own control is a genuine warning or an attempt to shape the rules in their favour.

Live Nation is backing Creator Nation, a new startup focused on the creator economy, according to an exclusive report by The Hollywood Reporter. The move signals the live entertainment giant's growing interest in the creator economy space, though details about the startup's products, funding size, or leadership have not yet been disclosed.

Meta has opened up Muse, giving developers the ability to create custom AI gadgets. The move, reported by Ukrainian National News, signals Meta's push to expand its artificial intelligence hardware ecosystem and let outside creators build their own devices on top of its AI tools. Details on pricing, availability and supported hardware have not yet been announced.

Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey are set to advise the US government on the future of warfare, according to Engadget. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Luckey, founder of defense startup Anduril and creator of the Oculus Rift, will bring private-sector perspectives on military technology to government decision-making. The pairing of two prominent figures from the commercial tech and defense industries is drawing attention to the growing role of Silicon Valley in national security policy.

Young Kenyans are using TikTok videos to influence national politics, according to a BBC report. The coverage highlights how Gen Z creators mobilise online around political issues, adding to the youth-led political energy seen in Kenya since the 2024 anti-tax protests. The trend is drawing attention to social media's growing role in East African political debate.

Anthropic has told an Australian review that AI firms should be able to use locally published content for training unless creators opt out. The proposal puts the company at odds with Australian broadcasters ABC and SBS, who are demanding strict regulations to protect journalism and ensure media organisations are fairly compensated when their work trains AI models.

Live Nation, the world's largest live entertainment company, is expanding into the creator economy, according to a Forbes report. The move signals the concert and ticketing giant's effort to tap into influencer-driven content and new revenue streams beyond live shows. Details of the strategy and its scale remain limited so far.