Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium.com, discusses Medium's subscription business and its growth. They also talk about Medium as a platform for great stories and the value of writing. Additionally, they address Medium's stance on AI and efforts to combat AI-generated spam. The podcast explores the challenges of detecting AI-generated content and the potential consequences of opting out of Google. Lastly, they discuss Medium's strategy of growing its subscription business and shifting away from the attention economy.

Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium and former founder of Coach.me, discusses the importance of human curation in the digital age. He explains how Medium revamped its recommendation system to prioritize thoughtful content over algorithms. The conversation explores the transition to a subscription-based model, highlighting its role in enhancing content quality. Stubblebine also critiques the ad-driven internet, arguing for a shift towards value-driven practices, and emphasizes the need for human wisdom in crafting impactful narratives.

Tony Stubblebine, Publisher of Better Humans and its sister publications at Medium, discusses pivoting out of the attention economy into something more meaningful. They explore Medium's focus on quality, the launch of their own instance on Macedon, and the value of writing and recommending content on Medium.