x-risk nonprofit Nonlinear reportedly paid YouTubers for negative AI videos, sparking disclosure debate
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-09-06
An AI-community controversy is unfolding around Nonlinear, an existential-risk nonprofit, which was revealed to be involved with the Species YouTube channel and to have spent money encouraging YouTube creators to publish negative videos about AI.
The ensuing discussion centers on disclosure norms: commentator jessicata suggests videos should carry labels like "this video was sponsored by <org>" and ideally clarify whether the sponsorship was for anti-AI content or AI x-risk content, so audiences can tell paid messaging from genuine opinion.
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