Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really Work Tectonic Shifts in TV with Doug Shapiro
Jan 27, 2025
Doug Shapiro, a leading voice in TV, economics, and tech, shares insights on the massive shifts in the media landscape. He discusses how AI is reshaping content creation and the challenges traditional media faces from new platforms like Netflix. The conversation touches on the implications of a content-saturated world, the ethics of AI in filmmaking, and the evolving paradigms of intellectual property. Shapiro highlights the potential for independent creators as they navigate the complexities of today's digital economy.
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Netflix Overtakes BBC One
- Netflix overtook BBC One as the most watched TV service in the UK.
- This highlights the ongoing shift from traditional to new media distribution models.
Generative AI's Potential
- The internet dramatically reduced media distribution costs.
- Generative AI might do the same for content creation, potentially bringing Moore's Law to the creative process.
Big Tech and Creation vs. Distribution
- Big tech profits from lower creation costs due to AI.
- They control distribution platforms, but creation tools are becoming more accessible.