Cory Zechmann

Cory Zechmann, a seasoned content curator and the mind behind the music blog Silence No Good, delves into the fascinating blend of human curation and machine learning in content discovery. He discusses the cold start problem and the importance of editorial signals in algorithmic systems. Cory emphasizes the role of human curators in enhancing data and mitigating filter bubbles. He also highlights the significance of balancing familiarity with surprise, and the necessity for better metrics to improve personalization. Lastly, he shares insights on how conversational AI might redefine user preferences in the future.