The Grill Room A.I.’s Mass Media Makeover
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Nov 11, 2025 
Ian Krietzberg, a reporter at Puck known for his keen insights on AI, dives into the evolving landscape of media dominated by artificial intelligence. He discusses how AI rewires audience behaviors and challenges trust in news. Krietzberg warns of potential pitfalls like bad data and high energy costs that could hinder progress. He emphasizes that exclusive content and credibility will be critical for media survival in this algorithm-driven world. The conversation tackles the delicate balance between AI's promise and its risks, particularly in fostering trust.
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Chatbots Are Rewiring Media Habits
- Chatbots are shifting users' muscle memory from visiting websites to asking AI platforms directly.
- That change lets platforms reshape how people consume and trust media.
Three Pillars Define AI's Trajectory
- AI progress splits into chatbots, scientific tools, and real-world diffusion constraints.
- Each pillar advances at different speeds and faces unique practical limits.
Chatbots Amplify Social Harms
- Chatbots can isolate users and reinforce delusions, repeating harms seen in social media.
- Vulnerable people may form harmful relationships with chatbots, prompting lawsuits and safety concerns.