Verifying Truth in the Age of Misinformation, With Melody Hildebrandt of FOX

Melody Hildebrandt, CTO of FOX, joins the pod to discuss how AI and other emerging technologies are impacting and changing the media industry.

In this episode of "Gen C," Avery and Sam explore the changing dynamics of the media industry and the impact of technology on media consumption and production. They discuss with this week’s guest, Melody Hildebrandt, CTO of FOX, the potential implications of AI in the newsroom, the importance of verifying content in the age of disinformation and how blockchain could revolutionize content financing and distribution.

Links mentioned from the podcast: 

• Gen C on YouTube
• L.A. Times to lay off at least 115 people in the newsroom
• Melody on Twitter
• Verify Website

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