This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1052: It's a Nice Day for CRM - AI Slop, Media Power, & the Future of Trust
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Oct 6, 2025 This conversation features Patrick Beja, a tech commentator from France; Georgia Dow, a clinical psychologist known for her insightful takes on media; and Iain Thomson, a reporter specializing in tech analysis. They dive into the controversial rise of AI-generated videos, debating the erosion of trust in media and cultural implications. The panel tackles legal responses to copyright issues, privacy threats from government actions, and examines TikTok's growing influence as a news source. Discussions on the future of AI in creative sectors and cybersecurity also spark lively exchanges.
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AI Video Finally Looks Real
- Generative AI video (Sora 2) has reached believable quality and will make almost anything look authentic.
- That arrival fundamentally erodes trust in visual media and raises legal and cultural problems.
Prepare For Monetized AI Video
- Expect AI video platforms to add ads and revenue-share models with rights holders.
- Prepare to negotiate granular licensing and micropayment systems if you own IP.
AI Slop Harms Trust And Productivity
- Widespread AI content increases low-quality, plausible-looking “slop” across work and media.
- Recipients trust AI-produced work less and must spend more effort verifying it.
