In 30 seconds
Shira Lazar asks creators at a congressional creator caucus event what they want lawmakers to address. Their answers range from anti-bullying and compensation to deepfakes, recognition as small businesses and better tools to do their work.
- 1Safety and payInterviewees mention psychological safety, anti-bullying and proper compensation.
- 2DeepfakesOne creator raises concern about deepfakes getting out of control.
- 3Recognition as businessesCreators describe employing people and ask for more visibility and tools.
Takeaways
- Creators interviewed cite psychological safety and anti-bullying as concerns.
- They raise compensation and deepfakes as issues for lawmakers.
- Several want recognition of creators as small business owners and greater visibility.
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What creators want lawmakers to hear
Lazar asks creators about their priorities at a congressional creator caucus event. They discuss safety, pay, deepfakes and recognition.
At a congressional creator caucus event, Shira Lazar asks creators what they want lawmakers to address. Interviewees mention psychological safety and anti-bullying, fair compensation and concerns about deepfakes.
One creator says creators are small business owners who employ people in their communities and want visibility. Another argues that the industry lacks adequate recognition, including when describing their work for tax purposes.
A creator says politicians seek creators’ help around elections and asks Congress to give them better tools to do their jobs. Lazar closes the brief compilation after the interviews.
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