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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is TechWater, the campaign MrBeast asked Asmongold to support with $100K?
(Image via YouTube/MrBeast) Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, the world's biggest philanthropist YouTuber, recently called on some fellow creators to support a cause. His latest initiative, Techwater, which has already been making waves, captured further attention as the streamer Asmongold found himself unexpectedly challenged for contributing six figures to it. The campaign, with its world-changing goals, as per reports, has united thousands of digital creators. With streamers like Asmongold being called upon to support this campaign, the one question that remains in the minds of many is, what exactly is TechWater? Here is all you need to know about it. What is MrBeast's TechWater campaign all about? MrBeasts TechWater is a monumental fundraising campaign that's been creator-led. MrBeast and Mark Rober, the engineer-YouTuber, are the co-founders of the campaign that aims to solve one of the most pressing issues of the world today—having clean drinking water. With $40 million fundraising goal by August 31, 2025, the team will offer clean and safe drinking water to 2 million people around the world, for two decades at least. With this campaign already being backed by a star-studded lineup of supporters, it is shaping up to be one of the largest creator-led charity efforts. 2,000,000 People Get Clean Water For The First Time! Alongside the duo, some other influential creators who are part of the campaign are Stokes Twins, Ben Azelart and others. This project builds upon MrBeast's success during his previous charity drives like #TeamTrees and #TeamSeas. These campaigns raised millions. Now, the team's focus is on solving the global water crisis, to ensure communities that are in need have sustainable and safe water source access. The call for support from Asmongold and many other creators highlights the high stakes of this campaign, while bringing forward its collaborative nature. Why TechWater has aimed for $40 million, and what's the long-term goal? The campaign is known to operate on tangible and powerful metrics, where every single donated dollar offers a person clean water for an entire year. Achieving a $40 million target would translate into securing decades of reliable clean water access for vulnerable communities. With the urgency being palpable, organizers are emphasizing a full-speed sprint to finish throughout the month. With 100s of creators joining in from 31 countries and 6 continents, the team has already brought in a joint effort. Beyond money, TechWater is all about long-term solutions. The campaign has partnered with some humanitarian organizations, primarily WaterAid, an organization with 40 years of experience in platinum-level transparency ratings and water projects. WaterAid partnership ensures funds will be used efficiently for sustainable infrastructure. As part of the project, as revealed by the launch video of MrBeast, the entire initiative includes drilling wells, apart from installing a multi-stage filtration system and water storage in Colombia, Ecuador, Malawi, Nepal, and Zambia. It will also address the water crisis in Jackson, West Virginia, Rhodell and more. The focus is on the solutions that remain tailored to the needs of the community, aiming for impact that can last decades. Why did MrBeast challenge Asmongold for donating $100k? MrBeast Lists Everyone who Donated 2.3 Million Dollars to Clean Water MrBeast's campaign took a dramatic turn during a live Discord call that involved many high-profile streamers. MrBeast there put Asmongold on the spot and urged him to contribute $100,000 to TechWater. Caught completely off guard, Asmongold, though initially hesitated, calling the amount 'too much,' but eventually agreed to a fundraiser stream with xQc (Félix Lengyel), where they will donate a portion of the earnings from the day. Adin Ross Suprise Streamers W/ Mrbeast! (XQC, Jynxzi, Faze Banks) Now this was not a random callout coming from MrBeast. He has long recruited top creators to amplify the reach of his varied campaigns. Leveraging streamers like Asmongold's influence, his goal seems clear—to maximize donations and raise more awareness. TechWater has a global army of influencers TechWater represents one of the largest collaborations in history. Its roster spans the entire digital frame's spectrum—household names including Gordon Ramsay, Michelle Khare, Kai Cenat, etc., to countless mid-tier and some emerging creators. MrBeast has to date actively recruited three thousand creators, who collectively represent a billion followers. The strategy here is a vast network promoting the TeamWater campaign, all throughout August, with the use of every format and platform available. The call for action, too, is clear, with creators urging them to use their platforms to create global impact, while audiences are requested to engage, share and amplify all of the related content, to create a self-sustaining awareness and donation wave. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Anti-Semitism is rising,' says Asmongold, blaming it on 'Israel' and the way they respond to its related criticism
(Image via YouTube/Asmongold Tv) Popular Twitch streamer Zack Hoyt, popularly known as Asmongold during his recent broadcast, claimed that anti-semitism is rising. While speaking about it, he pointed to Israel's policies and the way the country handles all criticism, especially ones that are related to the conflict of Palestine. As per Asmongold, these are some of the factors that lead to the anti-semitism rise. Such comments made by Twitch streamer Asmongold during a recent broadcast drew both agreement and criticism across social media platforms. Asmongold points finger at Israel amidst rising Anti-Semitism Asmongold, during his recent broadcast, bluntly stated that there's a 'massive rise in anti-semitism.' He argued that the surge stems from varied factors, such as broader societal concerns like media messaging, mass immigration policies, and others. However, he placed a major emphasis on the role of Israel. It was specifically contended by the streamer that the conduct of Israel in Palestine, especially since the October 2023 conflict, severely damaged the Jewish people's perceptions globally. In the words of Asmongold, 'a lot of that anti-Semitism by is caused by Israel and the way that they treat any criticism of Israel as anti-Semitism.' Asmongold even acknowledged that Anti-Semitism did exist before, but as per his beliefs, recent events just amplified it. It created a much more hostile environment. He believes it is something 'Hasan would agree with.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Only 2% Intraday Trader Do Market Profile & Book Maximum Profit. TradeWise Learn More Undo He then added, Hasan is just "obsessed with optics but, at the same time, he does things that are horrible optics," commenting on HasanAbi's online presence. Asmongold further went ahead to criticize what he perceived as the defensive strategy of Israel. He claimed that the supporters of the state, along with the state, often conflate the legitimate criticism of the Israeli government policies or the actions of the military as anti-Jewish bigotry. Such a tactic, according to Asmongold, backfires. Labelling diverse critiques to be anti-Semitic fuels resentment and offers a cover for genuine prejudice, allowing it to flourish. Asmongold Anti-Semitism comments brings in mixed reactions The reaction of Asmongold was swift. Some users echoed his sentiment. They argued that the intense focus upon the Israel Palestine conflict , along with controversial actions like some proposed special laws in Iraq, brought some underlying prejudices into the open. In clear words, the comment read, 'It's not a rise it's just not being censored as much and yes the war has pushed them into spotlight then Iraq gov pushing special laws for Jewish ppl ppl don't hate the jews they dislike everything taking place." Some users even stressed that, 'There 100% is a rise in antisemitism. Compassion for the genocide in Gaza is causing this. While I think it's important to acknowledge this, I also think it's important to not let this be the narrative. Palestinians are the victims here. Don't let Israel distort this.' 'The rise of anti semitism was expected. People who actually hate Jewish people are now finding out that a majority of the world is against Israel. And they're using it as a way to put forth their racist views,' read another comment. Echoing on to the topic and a lot of other factors, an X user said, 'You dont get to hate jews because a Jewish country's actions. I thought progressives would have learned how stupid this is around September 2001. But perhaps most weren't alive then.' Conversely, some strong criticism was even directed at figures like HasanAbi, who were referenced by Asmongold. The user said, 'Hasan and Mike are part of that rise, IMO. Calling Jews inbreds and a demonic ethnicity don't them any favors.' 'Hasan wants things to go there. His goal is the complete destruction of Israel and all Jews,' read another comment made against the streamer. Some even believed and openly expressed that both Asmongold and Hasan are now compromised. A user comment made in this regard read, 'both Asmon and Hasan are slaves to je*ish money.' The worst came in as the users started targeting Asmongold alone. A user made comment read, 'He should just come out and say he is Jewish, everybody knows already.' The other said, 'Elevating Asmongold as a voice against anti-Semitism is wild lmao His chat is chock full of nazis at all times.' 'Poor Asmongold. Has to be a TOS boy for Twitch instead of expressing his true feelings. His true feelings being the plain and simple fact that some cultures & religions are better than others,' read another comment. With all being stated openly out there, the one thing or rather a recurring point in here, was a need to separate political criticism from bigotry. The entire debate underscored the extreme difficulty in separating the Israel criticism related to the state's action from the prejudice against the people or the associated groups. While Asmongold and some of the users highlight how the Israeli policies, along with defensive reactions, might inflame the tensions, others have just been warning against allowing legitimate outrage over Gaza to become a conduit for age-old hatred. The core challenge here remains addressing the legitimate grievances without actually enabling the harmful stereotypes. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. 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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Time of India
'Anonymity is a mirage,' says Asmongold, backing 'gov authentication token' as platforms adopt ID checks
(Image via YouTube/Asmongold TV) Popular streamer and commentator Zack 'Asmongold' Hoyt sparked a debate with his recent take on online identity verification. As per his argument, true anonymity is just an illusion. This comment comes at a time when some of the major platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and others are implementing strict age verification checks that would require government IDs. The popular streamer has argued that the trend is just unstoppable, and it's better to have specific safeguards for protecting user privacy from corporations. Asmongold and his take on the digital world's anonymity — Asmongold (@Asmongold) It's contended by Asmongold that, for internet users overwhelming majority, the idea of complete anonymity is a 'mirage.' He pointed out that individuals are already surrendering their significant personal information to the Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Quite crucially, he has emphasized that ISPs are obligated legally to comply with the government subpoenas, and have to hand over the user data, as and when it's required; as this is the law. Asmongold even believes that resistance to ID verification is just futile, and it's an inevitable shift. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Asmongold argued that private companies hold a large amount of sensitive ID data, and this creates unacceptable risk. He even cited some high-profile data breaches. So, instead of the platforms directly handling the passports or driver licences, Asmongold believes a 'government authentication token' system is the best solution here. The token, while verifying all necessary details like citizenship or age, doesn't expose the full public records or identity of the user to the platform itself. As stressed by him, 'what isn't inevitable' is 'private companies having access to our public records.' Asmongold's take on ID-based age-check system was not accepted well I'm very concerned The stance of the streamer has sparked controversy and reactions. While some users do agree with the anonymity assessment and see value in accountability, particularly for combating bots and protecting minors, there are many who do not think it is the solution. While the supporters of the stance believe, internet ID will start holding people accountable for the things they would never say or even do in their real life. The opposition centers upon the distrust of government overreach. They believe one cannot trust the government, and they are really worried about the future where such ID checks will be the reality for them all. Supporting critics, even Elon Musk ensured not to stand back. His comments read, 'Government is MUCH worse than any corporation or you don't understand government. Government is simply the most powerful corporation and with a monopoly on violence.' Standing up with the words of the X owner, many users stood up. A user in this regard commented, 'Corporation can do whatever it wants unlike government. There are no next elections in corporation. No democracy. Only bosses.' While the other said, 'You're kidding, right? Corporations are some of the most corrupt entities on the planet right now. At least we can hold politicians accountable.' '100%. SpaceX can never force me to buy a rocket. Amazon can never force me to buy a package. Apple can never force me to buy a phone. Government daily forces me to spend in ways that are actively harmful. Bloated Government is the real threat,' said another. A user even went ahead to mention it loud and clear that soon Asmongold, who think he's above the law, too will be 'subpoenaed to explain why you continued a Twitter algorithm psyop, tried to get Trump to give you freebies and started political wars with your salacious and intentional EPSTEIN rumors when you didn't get what you demanded — which also greatly added to the debt you complain so much about. YOUR monopoly is the problem. 👇' A user openly declared, "We're not going to comply, period." With all being said and done, critics fear that such systems would enable constant surveillance and censorship, irrespective of the proposed token model. As for the debate that got started after Asmongold's take, it shows deep divides on the concerns over security, privacy and online interaction in the future. What is the future of internet verification? With governments like Australia and the UK enforcing strict ID checks, the prediction of Asmongold might soon be a reality. The only question that remains is, should verification be handled by the government, corporations or any neutral third-party? With the discussion evolving, the one thing that remains clear is that online anonymity, which we know and enjoy today, is soon going to fade away. So, it's better to be prepared for what's coming ahead. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asmongold on Tea app fallout, '100 percent karma… f**k are you going to… complain' slamming users hypocrisy over leaked info
(Image via YouTube/Asmongold TV) A recent security breach of the women-centric application Tea has ignited an online debate. When talking about it, popular streamer Asmongold didn't hold back. His latest rant was all about the Tea app data breach, where he slammed user hypocrisy Tea app, expressing personal information leak outrage. He called it pure karma for participating in an app that was designed for sharing dating red flags about men, or in his words, sharing private information on others. Asmongold gives a blunt, fiery reaction to the Tea app security breach they leaked WHAT The streamer Asmongold chose not to mince words while reacting to the Tea app breach. He directly targeted users' hypocrisy, who are now complaining about personal IDs and photos being leaked online. While his core argument was brutal, it simply stated that, to participate in an app the entire purpose of which was to anonymously leak men's personal details, makes the user's outrage deeply ironic. Asmongold reaction to Tea app breach tore the app users apart with words, during his stream. He mocked the outrage over the leak, saying, ' if you are… crying about your personal info, getting leaked on Tea you wear on an app that's all about leaking personal, fucking Info….' 'That karma bro like that's 100 percent karma but how the fuck are you going to go and complain about getting a personal shit leaked when all you've been doing is leaking people's personal shit…,' he starkly added further. Asmongold and his comments highlight the situation's irony. Tea's entire promise revolved around anonymously sharing private details about the men, and yet the users were furious when they found out that their data had been compromised. His comment read, 'Well that's what they get man and they get all this shit leaked and everybody's making fun of them. I'm so glad to see this happen. It was a self hosted firebase but uh Tea got bagged yeah dad jokes in coming I just say and that's the way it happens and that's what going on with it.' Asmongold even doubled down, as he called the breach deserved consequences for participation within what he saw as a 'toxic platform.' What is the Tea app safety breach all about? Tea is an app that has positioned itself as a secure and women-only space to share dating experiences and even vet potential partners. The features of the app included tools like AI-powered reverse image searches, detection of fake profiles, background checks, etc., with the aim to help users to 'date safely.' In simpler words, the app functioned like an anonymous whisper network. Here, women were able to post men's pictures, labelling them 'green/red flags' and even sharing their details. The security promise crumbled, though, after the significant data breach, which, as per reports, happened on July 25, 2025, at 6.45 a.m. PT. Tea confirmed that there was unauthorised access to the old data storage system. As per preliminary findings, roughly 72,000 images got compromised. It included 13,000 verification selfies and the IDs that got submitted for sign-ups. It also had 59,000 images from the public posts, messages and comments in the app. Quite importantly, Tea stated that email addresses and phone numbers weren't accessed. The users who signed up before February 2024 were affected. Company faces Tea app user backlash amidst its fallout Facing intense scrutiny and backlash, Tea after women-centric app data leak moved quickly to contain all the damage. It was announced on X, by the company that they have engaged third-party cybersecurity experts Tea app to work with internal teams 'around the clock" and secure the systems. The statement further emphasized that protecting the user's privacy and their data was the team's highest priority. It was also claimed that there was "no evidence" that current user data or any information beyond identified legacy images was accessed at the time of the incident. The breach, as per reports, stemmed from an exposed database, which was potentially linked to the calls for a 'hack and leak' campaign on the forums, including 4chan. Here, Tea drew criticism, quite particularly from the groups of men. While it was stressed by Tea that leaked verification images could not be linked to any app posts, 1000s of IDs and images exposure severely damaged the trust of users in a platform that was designed to offer safety. The fallout of the company for now continues, but they are making their best attempts at rebuilding their reputation and security of it. However, at this time, blunt commentary by Asmongold has struck a chord, and many do agree that the app's user did get a harsh dose of their medicine. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It's so, so annoying!": Asmongold criticizes Ludwig's take on VShojo as a fake stunt
Image via: twitch/zackrawrr The widely covered VShojo tale produced a situation in which Kick and Twitch streamer Zack "Asmongold" took a swipe at Ludwig for his recent comments on the controversy, calling them "f*king fake. " Two of the biggest personalities on the internet have this clash, which only emphasizes the growing division inside the content creator community, not just over the facts of the case, but also as to how creators respond to the case. Ludwig's Controversial Take The drama further erupted when Ludwig, known for his well edited YouTube videos and high-profile events such as Mogul Money Live, took to X on July 21st to impart his view of the allegations against VShojo. His message posted: "I believe VShojo is a terrorist organization", a gross exaggeration, made jokingly, yet many on the Internet took it seriously because of the seriousness of the allegations. He was talking mostly about the claims of Ironmouse, the most subscribed VTuber on Twitch, who spoke about in a very heartfelt tone on YouTube that VShojo gutted her and never paid her what was due. More damningly, she stated that the company allegedly withheld over $500,000 donations meant for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Asmongold Hits Back: 'It Just Seems Kind of Fake' Landon, never one to shy away from being straightforward on the stream, accused Ludwig of playing it safe and cheating public opinion. In other words, "Why It's just... he's obviously, like...I think that people are very annoyed by Ludwig always trying to have the safe, like, he's waiting for everybody to decide on the same thing so he can repeat it back to them for internet points. It just seems kind of f*king fake! And by kind of, I mean completely f*king fake! It's so, so annoying!" Asmongold's point of disgust seems to arise not from Ludwig's literal words, but from other perceived issues,creators using outrage as a marketing tool rather than genuinely expressing their opinions. Ludwig Backlash Over VShojo, Asmongold Calls Him Out A Community and the Larger Question Beyond the feisty aspect, this undying moment hints at a much deeper discussion surrounding how influencers deal with touchy subjects, particularly when charities and serious financial misconduct are involved. With Ironmouse leaving VShojo and allegations pouring forth, a cauldron of volatility brews. Meanwhile, how the creation reacts and proceeds thereafter might very well dictate the seriousness with which the community treats further allegations in the digital space. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
