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MrBeast Removes AI YouTube Thumbnail Tool After Backlash
- YouTuber MrBeast removed his AI-powered thumbnail generator from the ViewStats platform on June 27, 2025, after creator backlash.
- He launched an AI-powered thumbnail generator aimed at supporting content creators but faced backlash over concerns that it could undermine artists' income and appropriate their creative work.
- MrBeast employs a large team of thumbnail artists and replaced the AI tool with links to portfolios of real artists for commission.
- He admitted that his audience’s reaction was different than he had expected and promised to continue supporting the community.
- The change highlights ongoing tensions between AI innovation and creative work, with MrBeast seeking to turn criticism into more artist income opportunities.
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MrBeast is killing his video thumbnail generator after creators revolted — but it won't stop the AI tide
MrBeast has hundreds of millions of YouTube subscribers.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Prime VideoMrBeast is shuttering an AI thumbnail generator after backlash from the creator community.YouTube's biggest star was receptive to criticism from his peers.Will Meta, TikTok, or YouTube listen if their AI tools spark similar outrage?MrBeast, the world's top YouTuber, is shutting down an AI thumbnail generator he released last week after receiving heav…
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