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Sara Beykpour: The Next Wave of AI’s Impact On Journalism

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May 9, 2024

Sara Beykpour, CEO of Particle, discusses her role in creating Vine, Secret, and Periscope. She explores the impact of AI on journalism and news consumption, emphasizing the need for new business models. The conversation dives into the challenges and innovations in news delivery and the potential of AI technology in journalism.

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ANECDOTE

Sara's Vine Android Launch

Sara Beykpour moved to New York in 2013 to build the Android app for Vine, which had not launched yet.
She was tasked with launching Vine on Android before Instagram launched their video product, which they did successfully.

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Twitter's Impact on Breaking News

Twitter became the go-to place for breaking news due to its real-time nature.
Journalists relied on Twitter to quickly disseminate information to those who needed to know immediately.

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News Consumption is Broken

The news consumption experience is difficult for consumers due to fragmented sources and paywalls.
Journalists face misaligned incentives driven by clicks and ads, complicating content quality and monetization.

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One could argue that the model for the news business is broken. So can AI help fix it? This week on Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano talks to Sara Beykpour, CEO and Co-founder of Particle. Particle is an AI-driven news platform designed to help people learn exactly what they want to know about what's going on in the world in the most efficient way possible. Michael and Sara talk about the central product role she played for groundbreaking products like Twitter, Vine, Secret, and Periscope, as well as why she started Particle and how AI could help make new business models work for publishers.

Sara has been on the forefront of creating novel media platforms throughout her entire career. She has built and launched three apps that set the stage for today’s multimedia social landscape online: Vine, Secret, and Periscope. She previously worked as Twitter’s Senior Director of Product Management, leading Twitter Blue, Twitter Video, and conversations.

Episode Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Sara Beykpour

(00:58) Sara's Journey Through Silicon Valley's Startups

(02:43) The Early Days at Twitter and the Birth of Vine

(06:42) Vine's Impact, Decline, and Shutdown

(12:21) From Vine to Secret (Anonymous Social Media)

(14:45) The Periscope Era: Live Streaming's Rise

(21:47) Exploring the Evolution of Social Media and News Consumption

(22:26) The Impact of Twitter on News and Journalism

(27:57) Challenges and Innovations in News Consumption

(32:14) The Rise of Generative AI and Its Effects on News Publishing

(33:26) Leveraging AI in Particle for a New News Experience

(46:15) Exploring New Business Models for Journalism with AI

(49:28) Opportunities With Particle

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