What happens when an AI creator spends years building a YouTube channel—only to have it suddenly terminated? In this interview, Egyptian filmmaker, film critic, writer, and AI content creator Sherif Awad shares his concerns about the growing risks independent creators face on major platforms. With more than three decades of experience across film distribution, festivals, television, journalism, and international cinema, Sherif now creates AI-generated stories and explores new forms of vertical entertainment.

We discuss:

• How AI is making microdrama production more accessible

• The difference between creative AI storytelling and repetitive “AI slop”

• Why automated moderation may struggle to distinguish between the two

• Sherif’s experience of having his YouTube channel terminated • Why creators shou ...