They stole my work. I tried to find them

I figured out why I keep getting plagiarized. Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/tunnelvision Join Newpress, our community-driven hub for creator journalism: https://newpress.com/begin Over the past few years, I’ve noticed something strange on YouTube. When I search for an old video I made, I’ll find it — but right below, there’s often something else: copycats. Some are AI-generated recreations that twist my original scripts and visuals into something uncanny, while others are near-identical remakes stitched together from my own work. I set out to find out whether any of this was legal — and discovered how new tools are blurring the line between inspiration and exploitation. Hello and welcome! Tunnel Vision is a new independent video news show that dives deep into mysteries from all corners of the internet. With a commitment to transparency, we pull back the curtain on the journalistic process, emphasizing the journey of discovery rather than simply presenting the final answer. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: @christophe All the music for this video was created by our in-house composer Tom Fox and is available to license or just to listen to on our music channel: ‪@tomfoxcatalog‬ About: Christophe Haubursin is a journalist and video creator. Before launching Tunnel Vision he worked at Vox.com for 8 years, where he made videos for Vox’s YouTube channel, hosted the show Glad You Asked, and produced on the Netflix series Explained. He lives in Brooklyn. Got story ideas or tips? Reach out to the team at: Twitter: / haubursin -- VIDEO CHAPTERS -- 0:00 - Who’s stealing my videos? 2:30 - What’s What’s Buzzing? 5:24 - Is this legal? 12:05 - Who’s making money? 15:37 - How do we feel about it?