MrBeast Faces Backlash for AI Thumbnail Generator Tool

MrBeast Faces Backlash for AI Thumbnail Generator Tool

Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast and the most-subscribed creator on YouTube with over 400 million followers, is facing criticism following his promotion of an AI-powered thumbnail generator.

MrBeast Viewstats AI Thumbnail Generator Controversy

MrBeast Viewstats AI Thumbnail Generator Controversy refers to criticism levied against YouTube content creator MrBeast for launching an AI YouTube thumbnail generator app with the company Viewstats, which he co-founded. In a video posted on June 21st, 2025, MrBeast promoted an AI generator where a user can submit a link to an existing YouTube thumbnail and add an AI prompt to alter it to the user's liking. YouTuber Jacksepticeye also criticized…