People vs Algorithms

2024 Storylines

Dec 14, 2023

In this podcast, they discuss Google's antitrust loss, the sale of Cheddar for $200 million, the decline of cable TV and the rise of OOHCTV, the impact of AI on media and advertising, and reliable reporting and Waymo rides in San Francisco.

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Quick takeaways

The future of AI tools will involve specialized applications that cater to specific needs, going beyond generalized models.

AI-driven platforms like perplexity pose a challenge to media organizations, commoditizing news content and making it harder for publishers to differentiate and monetize their efforts.

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AI Getting Specialized

The future of AI tools will involve specialized applications that go beyond the current generalized models. These specialized tools will cater to specific needs, such as travel planning or other niche areas. The focus will be on creating new tools that leverage AI in ways that were previously impossible.

Insights about the evolution of fast channels and live news offering

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Understanding the Uncertainty of People's Desire for Information

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Introduction

3min

Epic's Legal Victory Against Google and Apple

8min

The Decline of Cable TV and the Rise of OOHCTV

2min

The Success and Challenges of Cheddar

4min

The Impact of AI on Media and Advertising

30min

Reliable Reporting and Waymo Rides in San Francisco

3min

In news, we discuss Google's antitrust loss, the miracle of Cheddar selling for $200 million, 5-Hour Energy Guy cleaning house at SI and zombie cable TV. Next, it's onto 2024 storylines, including AI's coming specialization, and platforms and publishers breaking up.