Warren St. John

Warren St. John, CEO of Patch, dives into the innovative yet controversial approach of AI-generated local news. He discusses how Patch is deploying newsletters across thousands of communities without any human writers, comparing his service to a 'Kind bar' instead of a gourmet meal. St. John addresses the balance between automation and trust in journalism, the challenges of local relevance, and the importance of supporting traditional outlets. His insights provoke thoughts on the future of news and the role of technology in local storytelling.