A YouTube channel, True Crime Case Files, gained massive popularity by creating fictional videos about grisly murders, including one that supposedly occurred in Littleton, Colorado. The channel utilized AI to generate both the content and visuals, leading to millions of views. Despite attracting significant attention, these were entirely fabricated stories. A creator behind these videos aimed to critique societal interest in gruesome tales. The channel has since been removed after inquiries from local media and law enforcement, sparking discussions about ethical content production.
I'm trying to overdose the viewer on luridness, to try to confront them with the fact that they seem to be so invested in the luridness of it all.
More than half of all Americans say they consume some form of true crime, with Crime Junkie and Dateline NBC both among Apple's 10 most popular podcasts of 2024.
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