At the prestigious 1 Billion Summit in Dubai, Indian digital content creator Dhruv Rathee revealed his rigorous approach to combating misinformation through meticulous verification processes. With over 30 million YouTube subscribers, Rathee has established himself as one of India’s most influential digital educators, producing explainer-style videos covering politics, governance, climate change, and social issues.
Rathee disclosed that his operation employs a dedicated team of researchers and fact-checkers who scrutinize every single line presented in his videos. This verification process is complemented by comprehensive documentation, with each video accompanied by a publicly available resource paper containing all sources used. “Viewers can access these documents through links in the video description, ensuring complete transparency,” Rathee explained to Khaleej Times.
The selection of topics follows a structured methodology incorporating multiple criteria, including audience demand, personal passion, and relevance within the current political and social landscape. Each potential subject undergoes a scoring system before receiving approval for coverage.
Beyond content creation, Rathee has expanded into entrepreneurship by co-founding AI Fiesta, an all-in-one platform he describes as one of his most challenging career transitions. “Creating videos for ten years didn’t prepare me for business management involving HR, customer support, and product development,” he acknowledged. His team now comprises 10-15 members, requiring him to balance filming, video reviews, and operational management.
Despite facing legal threats and online trolling throughout his career, Rathee has developed resilience and maintains a legal team to handle disputes. When questioned about concerns regarding democratic discourse’s future, he identified public apathy as the primary worry, emphasizing the need for greater public engagement.
Now a father, Rathee has shifted priorities toward efficiently managing time between work and family life. He described this year’s 1 Billion Summit, which gathers content creators worldwide, as the most impressive edition yet, noting the event’s scale resembled “an entire city.”