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Unpacking Tech’s Influence on Today’s Media

On with Kara Swisher

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The Future of Journalism Amidst Tech Giants

This chapter discusses the shelving of a California bill designed to mandate compensation for news organizations by tech companies, leading to the creation of a $250 million fund to support local journalism. It emphasizes the skepticism journalists feel towards corporate funding and the ethical dilemmas posed by partnerships with tech giants like Google and OpenAI. The conversation also explores the influence of large tech companies on media distribution, the struggles of traditional media organizations, and the adaptation of journalists to the evolving landscape shaped by AI and shifting audience preferences.

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