The Green brothers are turning Crash Course production company into a nonprofit

Hank and John Green, YouTube icons and creators of online education shows Crash Course and SciShow, are handing over their famed production company Complexly to the public, transitioning to a nonprofit model as it combats online slop farms.

Acknowledging a rise in misinformation and low-quality content targeting online learners, Complexly's shift to a 501(c)3 status will allow the company to pursue content that may not have commercial appeal, but instead fosters "free, independent, and trustworthy...