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Neon speculates that as YouTube becomes increasingly polished, corporate, and Hollywood-oriented, the "authentic" creator community could face marginalization. Smaller creators—those with limited resources—may find themselves relegated to the "shorts ghetto" or niche markets, making it more difficult to break through the algorithm and gain visibility.
He warns that the idealized, heavily produced Hollywood content will dominate the platform, pushing away the grassroots, genuine creators who have historically defined YouTube’s identity. This echoes past shifts away from user-generated content on traditional TV and cable.