Top YouTube creator MrBeast has voiced concerns about how artificial intelligence could disrupt the livelihoods of millions of content creators, even as he continues to explore the technology himself.

On Monday, the 26-year-old posted on social media, wondering how AI-generated videos might affect the “millions of creators currently making content for a living.” He concluded his post with a two-word warning: “Scary times.” Advertisement

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, topped Forbes’ 2025 list of creators with $85 million in earnings and more than 634 million followers across platforms. His influence within the creator economy means that his apprehension about AI could ripple far beyond his own audience.

His remarks come shortly after OpenAI released Sora 2, the latest vers

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