The $8 million AI music scam | The Vergecast
Published October 14, 2026
Views 33.8K | Likes 210 | Comments 28
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 33.8K views translate to an estimated $24 – $68 in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$24 – $68