YouTube's Old Guard Moves On as Burnout, Algorithms, and TikTok Take Their Toll
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Many top YouTubers like MatPat, Tom Scott, and Hannah Witton are leaving or scaling back due to burnout, algorithm changes, and wanting more family time
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The AI and automation explosion is making it harder for human creators to compete with mass-produced, low-quality content
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TikTok has changed viewer habits and forced platforms to prioritize shorts, negatively impacting long-form creators
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YouTubers feel increasingly frustrated as their views and revenue decline despite loyal fanbases
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An "old guard" of top YouTubers who found fame in the 2010s are now in their 30s/40s with families and tiring of the grind