{
  "id": 2417306,
  "title": "YouTube Pioneers. AI Leaders. Meet the First Speakers at AI Creator Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/youtube-pioneers-ai-leaders-meet-the-first-speakers-at-ai-creator-day",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-21T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/thegrill-2026-ai-creator-day-speakers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI Creator Day welcomed creators, storytellers, marketers, brands, and industry pioneers to explore the impact of AI on the creative industries. Curious Refuge CEO Caleb Ward and AI on the Lot Co-Founder Mike Gioia were among the featured speakers. Ward shared his expertise on the \"Creative Possibilities of AI Tools for Creators,\" while Gioia hosted a conversation on \"What's Next,\" discussing future trends in entertainment and the creator economy. Rebecca Grone, Head of Impact at 11:11 Media, led a panel discussion with YouTube's DeStorm Power and AI pop sensation Taryn Southern. The panelists discussed their experiences as early YouTube pioneers and their perspectives on using AI in the industry, including tools, successful strategies, and areas that may be overhyped. The event also highlighted the impact of AI-generated content, such as Grone's \"Searching for Mr. Deepfake,\" and the efforts to advocate for creator protections and legislation, like the Take It Down Act.",
  "summary": "Caleb Ward, DeStorm Power, Taryn Southern, Rebecca Grone and Mike Gioia join the new event from TheWrap and What's Trending The post YouTube Pioneers. AI Leaders. Meet the First Speakers at AI Creator Day appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}