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Big Technology Podcast

Can The News Industry Survive The AI Era? — With Ben Smith, Nayeema Raza, and Joe Marchese

Jun 5, 2024
Ben Smith is the Editor-in-Chief of Semafor and co-host of Mixed Signals, while Nayeema Raza is his co-host. Joe Marchese, a partner at Human Ventures, brings his VC perspective. They dive into the potential perils of the news industry's partnerships with AI tech firms. The trio discusses the risks of AI reliance for journalism, the importance of diverse news perspectives, and whether AI can authentically reflect media brands. Their lively dialogue also touches on evolving news delivery methods and the growing impact of personalization in media.
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Quick takeaways

  • Debates on news industry survival in AI era fueled by tech-media collaborations and risks of repeated mistakes with AI providers like OpenAI.
  • Concerns over AI's impact on news distribution, business models, and content ownership, leading to potential devaluation of journalism.

Deep dives

Media Industry Facing Threats from AI and Tech Companies' Partnerships

Concerns arise about the news industry's survival during the AI era, fueled by partnerships like the one between tech and media companies showing signs of similar past failed collaborations. Tech firms offer AI-generated content to media companies, sparking questions about sustainable business models and news distribution. Deals with AI platforms like OpenAI raise uncertainties about news values and potential risks to journalism's future.

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