MrBeast's appears to have been removed from LinkedIn after a myriad of fan backlash. The job description indicated that the new hire would be tasked with developing thumbnails and "developing concepts for a variety of video ideas" using tools like AI to enhance the creative process. This move by , whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, didn't sit well with some fans who expressed their concerns about the increasing use of in creative fields such as content creation.
One disgruntled fan voiced their opinion on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying: "Why tf is he HIRING for ai garbage. You just put in a promt to recieve the garbage. Why pay someone for doing nothing when he can pay for real art [sic].
" The timing of this job posting also raised eyebrows, coming only a few months after MrBeast had invested his cash prize winnings into scholarships for art students. Fellow YouTuber JaidenAnimations had previously participated in one of MrBeast's grueling challenges, with her winnings being donated back to her community in the form of scholarships. Fans pointed out the glaring irony, arguing that the use of AI art could overshadow genuine artistic skill and fervently encouraged the celebrity to seek alternatives.
One fan boldly commented: "Jimmy you're a f------ multi billionaire influencer go hire some REAL artists for thumbnails and not some fata-- who just makes dogs--- from a computer within 10 seconds." The original listing's current status is ambiguous; it may have been taken do.