laytonian said:

So this is where we are at. Ridiculous, patently false content getting more views that must actual Prince videos. I detest this bullshit. You? Why dont people realize these are fake? https://youtube.com/@theu...44rji9FYYB

you can report the video/channel for hosting misleading content. If enough people do it, maybe the YouTube folks will take notice.

Rimshottbob said:

"Hello XXXXXX XXXXX,


Thank you for reporting this channel on March 14, 2026. We’ll take a careful look at this content.".

This is probably exactly why the estate doesn't care anymore.
The days of genuine are over

Youtube is owned by google, one of the biggest promoters of AI on the planet. I do not use google, meta or microsoft on any of my devices. I know I'm probably pissing in the wind, but I think it's important to resist and where possible block the spread of AI for a multitude of well-known reasons.

[Edited 3/29/26 11:14am]

ElGorillos said:

"Hello XXXXXX XXXXX,


Thank you for reporting this channel on March 14, 2026. We’ll take a careful look at this content.".

Well, it seems posting fake stories about real people is OK on YT?

What's pathetic is the comments' section: while I saw many denounce AI on the one vid that made 1M views, if you look at other videos' comments, many people seem to just assume it's all true.

At least those fakes put Prince in a good light. Still, this channel's success says a lot about the mess we're in, when so many people just swallow whatever is thrown at them without ever questioning whether it's real or not...