More or Less #106: AI Researchers Earning More Than Cristiano Ronaldo
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Jul 4, 2025 This week, the hosts tackle the fierce competition in AI, questioning if Meta's latest moves position them as the new powerhouse in the industry. They argue against usage-based pricing for AI as a flawed model and discuss the quest for universal 'God-tier' content. The shocking reality emerges that AI researchers are now pulling in more cash than soccer superstars. Additionally, they dive into the dynamics of team building in AI, likening it to assembling a championship sports team, blending humor with insightful industry analysis.
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Social Media Community Contrast
- Sam Lessin shared how a political post went relatively unnoticed on X but went viral on Threads with aggressive responses.
- This illustrated the stark contrast in user communities between the two platforms.
The "God Content" Challenge
- Creating content that goes viral across all major platforms is extremely challenging due to platform-specific cultures and formats.
- "God content" must transcend these unique contexts but AI isn't there yet to solve this.
Google's Publisher Monetization Struggle
- Google's new "offer wall" product aims to monetize publisher traffic via micro payments but risks making media sites worse.
- This reflects Google's struggle to balance antitrust pressures and declining traffic revenue for publishers.