Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired, discusses the crossroads of technology and politics. He examines how a potential Trump 2.0 administration might loosen AI regulations and reshape the tech landscape. Thompson highlights the shifting dynamics between Big Tech and political influence, along with the implications of AI on human interactions. He also delves into Elon Musk's role in media and public discourse, questioning how these changes will affect democracy and information integrity in America.

The podcast features Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired, discussing the deal with OpenAI. Topics include AI companies using media archives for training, concerns about commodifying creativity, and the impact on journalism and the industry.

Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, discusses the existential challenges facing media in the age of A.I. He shares insights into building direct reader relationships to reduce dependence on tech platforms. The conversation touches on reviving print media and optimizing paywalls to enhance profitability. Thompson also explores the transformational impact of A.I. on journalism, emphasizing the need for traditional media to adapt amidst the rise of low-cost A.I. competitors. His perspective merges expertise from tech journalism with strategic leadership in today's evolving landscape.

The CEO of The Atlantic, Nicholas Thompson, shares insights on the brand's profitability and subscriber strategy success. He discusses paywall experiments, AI trends, and setting future goals after achieving milestones of 1 million subscribers and profitability. The podcast also covers retention strategies, Apple News+, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in the media industry.

Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, discusses his journey into journalism, perspectives from the industry, examples of good journalism, the role of an editor, and the benefits and limitations of AI in journalism. He also explores topics such as mortality through running and the broken state of online conversations.