Russian blogger and designer Artemy Lebedev created the fourth channel on YouTube video hosting, where he posted a video with “couples” created by neural networks to circumvent the ban, instead of himself. at the time of publication Video clipwhere the real Lebedev is not present, it remains open to view.
A video with a news review is in no way different from the standard format, except for the video sequence. Instead of Lebedev sitting at the table in front of the camera, his “twins” are shown on the screen – images of Lebedev created using generative neural networks.
For example, when a blogger talks about a trip with the kids, his “couple” is shown on the screen with two young men. The video also includes other images of the designer close to the cyberpunk style.
Lebedev himself did not react to such changes in his YouTube videos. Viewers also positively appreciated the blogger’s willingness to continue publishing content on the American video hosting company.
“It’s a pleasure to watch Artemy and YouTube fight,” wrote one user. In addition, many people stated that they prefer not to watch Lebedev’s news reviews, but only to listen, so they do not experience any discomfort. However, there were also those who reacted negatively to the changes in the comments. The user said, “Artemy, it’s so sad and a little scary without your pretty face.”
formerly YouTube blocked The third channel of Artemy Lebedev, who allegedly gave an interview to his editor.
video hosting main channel deleted and all the videos of the blogger were downloaded from the platform on February 22, 2023 for “violating terms of service”. More than 1.1 million people subscribed at the time of the blocking.