Hub Podcasts The future of digital news outlets in the age of Trump and AI
Jun 2, 2025
Lee Taylor, founder of Uncommon Sense and an expert in web and social media, dives into the evolution of news consumption in a fast-paced digital world. He addresses how traditional media is declining as video and audio formats gain traction among younger audiences. Taylor discusses the rise of alternative platforms during crises, emphasizing the importance of individual voices and political narratives. He also explores the impact of AI on news authenticity and the challenge of maintaining consumer trust amidst the blending of human and machine-generated content.
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Rise of Video and Audio News
- Video and audio content consumption has exploded due to technological changes like 5G and streaming capabilities.
- People now prefer diverse news sources and consume content on devices directly, moving away from traditional TV and long reads.
Media Shift Across Generations
- Older generations still consume traditional formats but are adopting video and audio content gradually.
- The shift towards new media consumption is happening across all ages, driven more by younger generations but spreading upwards.
Shifts in Social Media Influence
- The social media monopoly has fractured, especially since Musk's acquisition of X.
- Users increasingly follow individual influencers and alternative media for perceived uncensored or truthful content.