# Why it's so hard to avoid our extinction from AI.: YouTube Video Stats

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## Key stats

- Channel: [Digital Engine](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@digitalengine/)
- Published: 2024-06-06
- Format: Long-form, 18:55
- Total views: 1,665,585
- Views per hour: 79
- Likes: 37,573
- Comments: 9,717
- Engagement rate: 2.8%
- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlwqJZNBr4M)

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