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Time Magazine
2 hours ago
- Time Magazine
An AI Clone of Dave Rubin Is Taking Over His Youtube Show
This August, the political talk show The Rubin Report will air five days a week on YouTube, hosted by Dave Rubin. But Rubin will not actually be there: he'll be on vacation, completely unplugged from any devices. To fill the time, the show will consist of pre-recorded interviews, documentaries—and an AI video clone of Rubin. The clone, generated by the AI startup SkipClass, is trained on hundreds of hours of Rubin's material. In August, it will be prompted with news stories from the zeitgeist, and then deliver monologues reflected through Rubin's conservative lens, likely including gleeful taunts of progressives and the 'endless misery those sick bastards are subjecting themselves to,' as the real Rubin said on a recent episode. Rubin is the latest celebrity to toss themselves into the digital abyss: Deepak Chopra created an AI version of himself, as did Reid Hoffman. Rubin understands that there is a dystopian element to this decision. 'Could this AI experiment go horrifically awry? Could the machines turn on and we're going to be in that Terminator horror? I suppose that is possible,' he tells TIME. 'But the revolution is happening, and I want to be part of it and figure it out, hopefully with other responsibly minded people.' 'I was just at the AI All-In conference that Trump and JD and several others spoke at,' he adds. 'Hopefully we can usher it in, in a somewhat mature way.' Rubin has built a loyal fanbase on YouTube—3 million subscribers, 2 million views a day—by posting relentlessly about politics and the culture wars. But Rubin also prizes his ability to switch off: For each of the last eight Augusts, Rubin has unplugged completely from the Internet for a full month, as a kind of mental reset. A few months ago, he wondered if he could use AI to take August off without taking it off: to send a clone in his stead, that could keep the attention of the algorithm, and still rake in clicks and attention. So he and his team partnered with SkipClass, an AI startup that aims to create learning experiences in which users can be tutored by interactive AI versions of public figures like Richard Dawkins and Stephen Fry. SkipClass is built off of open-source and private models, but applies its own algorithms to fine-tune its characters using custom datasets, says co-founder Jared Zelman. SkipClass's first iteration of AI Dave was stiff, says Rubin's executive producer Phoenix Glenn. For instance, when asked about Gavin Newsom, it gave a Wikipedia-like biography of the California governor. 'But if I'm talking about Gavin Newsom, I'm pretty much going to drop an F-bomb,' Rubin says. With further prompting and training, the model was able to come much closer to Rubin's acerbic, anti-PC style. 'I'm unbelievably impressed with what they've put together,' he says. Does Rubin worry that the AI could render him obsolete? 'I do in some sense. Of course, we're all going to be expendable,' he says. He anticipates that the AI may not capture him completely at this stage: 'It's possible I come back in September and people are like, 'boy, that thing did not get any of the stories right,'' he says. 'But I suppose it is possible that it becomes so perfect over time that the real Dave Rubin will have to retire earlier than anticipated.' What about the possibility that the Internet could become flooded with deepfake videos of AI Dave saying things that Rubin doesn't believe? 'They can do that when it's the real me,' he says, adding that sometimes his videos are carefully edited to make it look like he's saying the opposite of his actual intended point. 'If you're going to speak for a living, you simply cannot worry about that.' Some of Rubin's fans may respond negatively to the stunt. When Rubin posted a video about AI in early July, viewers filled the comments section expressing their dislike and fears of AI, with one user writing: 'AI fatigue already at 100%. It only makes me want to cling to Jesus.' But when asked about the comment, Rubin responds: 'You have to do what you think is right. If that goes horrifically wrong and you get punched in the gut for it, then you can re-evaluate.' Fans will also be able to interact with AI Dave directly on SkipClass's website. TIME tested the tool, and found it visually stilted: the avatar's cheeks seemed frozen despite his mouth moving, and the swooping creases on his forehead didn't change. The AI's vocal delivery and content, however, sounded like Dave Rubin. 'Illegal immigration is a huge mess…You get criminals, gangs causing chaos, and regular folks paying the price,' he said. 'It's insane to think otherwise.' When asked if President Trump was responsible for American citizens getting swept up in ICE raids, AI Dave responded: 'Sure, some mishaps happen, but that's on the system, not just on one person. Trump said his policies and the agencies need to execute them properly. Blame the incompetence within those agencies.'
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Who Is the LoFi Girl, YouTube's Iconic Study Streamer?
LoFi Girl, a popular YouTube study streamer notable for their livestreams, which include lo-fi hip-hop music and feature a Japanese-style animated girl studying or relaxing, has graduated after eight years of diligent work. They recently announced the same via a short video on the social media platform. Since they came into the spotlight, there has been much curiosity about who they were. Many have also been wondering what sets them apart from the rest. So, who is the LoFi Girl? Here's all we know about the YouTube content creator and streamer. Who is YouTube's iconic study streamer, LoFi Girl? LoFi Girl is a YouTube channel founded by French producer and musician Dimitri Somoguy. The channel currently boasts 15.1 million subscribers. It was founded in 2017 under the name 'ChilledCow.' However, in 2021, the channel got renamed to 'LoFi Girl.' The content creator then entered the live stream scene in March 2018. The channel has streamed all kinds of videos. The clips feature anime-inspired visuals, accompanied by lo-fi hip hop music. Each of their videos features distinct visuals but is paired with lo-fi music. These clips either have the LoFi Girl studying, lying in bed, gaming, or simply relaxing. The most popular video, however, is of the girl sitting in a well-lit room, wearing headphones and studying, while her cat is sitting by the window. This video, titled 'lo-fi hip hop radio beats to relax/study to,' has been streaming since July 2022. In addition to livestreams, LoFi Girl has also branched out into making short animated films. They recently released A Day in Rio, which has garnered around 71.5k views on YouTube. LoFi Girl has also established partnerships with various brands and media franchises. In 2023, the channel collaborated with construction toy manufacturer LEGO and released a video titled 'chill beats for LEGO building.' Later, in 2024, they teamed up with automobile manufacturer Renault and produced the video Renault 5 x Lofi Girl | a very french journey. Earlier this year, video game company Ubisoft partnered with the channel to produce a lo-fi reimagining of the soundtrack from Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon. The post Who Is the LoFi Girl, YouTube's Iconic Study Streamer? appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
14 hours ago
- New York Post
US Open launching dating show during grand slam tournament
Watch out, 'Love Island,' there might be a new reality dating show sweeping the nation in a few weeks. The U.S. Open announced Thursday that it would be filming, producing and releasing its own YouTube series called 'Game, Set, Matchmaker,' which 'fuses the emotional rollercoaster of a dating show with the electric energy of one of the world's biggest sporting events,' according to the announcement. The eight-episode show will be filmed during the U.S. Open Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, following one single — dubbed 'The Champion' — as she attempts to find love with one of her seven matches. Advertisement Long Island native Ilana Sedaka, a 24-year-old former figure skater turned pilates instructor who lives in Miami, will be the show's bachelorette, with the eligible bachelors consisting of influencers, tennis superfans and social personalities. No specific men were named. Advertisement 'We're excited to break new ground with 'Game, Set, Matchmaker,' at the US Open and across our channels this year,' Jonathan Zipper, senior director of social media at the USTA, said in a statement. 'It's the perfect time for us to launch a fun, social-forward concept that meets the moment, engaging fans at the intersection of tennis, pop culture and entertainment.' 4 Ilana Sedaka will take part in the game show. Instagram / Ilana Rae Sedaka 4 Ilana Sedaka Instagram / Ilana Rae Sedaka The first episode will be posted on the first official day of the U.S. Open — Aug. 24. The finale will be available on the same day as the women's final. Advertisement 4 Ilana Sedaka Instagram / Ilana Rae Sedaka 4 The U.S. Open is set to begin at the end of August. vacant – The project is a collaboration between the USTA and Fresh Tape Media, and is attempting to capitalize on the tournament's cultural impact beyond the play on the court. 'The US Open is more than a tournament; it's a cultural stage,' said Alana Glenn Moritz, creative director for Fresh Tape Media, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Advertisement 'We built this series to capture that energy in its purest form. It's unexpected, it's current, and it taps into the drama and connection that makes this event unlike anything else.'
