Media Industries Podcast The Political Economy of AI - Nick Srnicek
Jun 20, 2025
Nick Srnicek, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy at King’s College London, dives into the intricate world of artificial intelligence and its profound effects on the media industry. He discusses how generative AI is transforming job dynamics and industry integrity while exploring the major players in the AI infrastructure, like NVIDIA and cloud giants. The conversation touches on the geopolitical rivalry between the US and China and its ramifications for technology trade, revealing the hidden complexities behind AI's rapid evolution.
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Media As Data And Application
- Media outlets supply real-time data that improves model relevance.
- Generative AI offers clear applications for images, text and video in media.
Hollywood Strikes Highlight AI Labor Fight
- Writers demanded assurances that generative AI won't replace their jobs.
- Nick Srnicek expects similar conflicts in video games as firms seek cost cuts.
Investigative Journalism Still Hard To Automate
- Investigative journalism remains valuable while many standardized tasks face automation.
- Nick Srnicek warns AI can let one worker do the work of several, risking layoffs.
