
People vs Algorithms
Uncovering patterns of change in media, culture, and technology, each week media veterans Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer and Troy Young break down stuff that matters.
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Latest episodes

Jun 13, 2024 • 58min
War on Friction
The podcast discusses Apple's AI initiatives to reduce friction, privacy concerns in tech, Microsoft's rewind feature controversy, the evolving role of smartphones, advertising trends, the war on email inboxes, and the importance of quality sleep essentials.

Jun 6, 2024 • 58min
Compression
This podcast delves into the impact of compression in various industries, from software development to marketing. It explores the challenges of change management at major media organizations like The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. The discussion also touches on the evolution of technology, AI's influence on marketing efficiency, and the decline of traditional newspapers.

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May 30, 2024 • 54min
Everyone is Hallucinating
AI hallucinations and human misperceptions, debate on web vs AI future, ad-supported AI services, Vivek Ramaswamy's anti-BuzzFeed campaign, AI in leadership, future of media integration, and the role of AI in content discovery.

6 snips
May 23, 2024 • 1h 9min
AI Time Machine
Exploring tech and media in 5 years, Sam Altman controversy, AI in hardware, Google's future search, AI's long-term effects, AI reshaping hardware, advertising in AI era, changes in media consumption trends

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May 16, 2024 • 57min
Maybe the AI Hype is Real
Brian, Alex, and Troy discuss the latest AI updates from OpenAI and Google, examining how these changes will impact industries like media and advertising. They delve into the implications of advanced AI interfaces, societal impacts of AI, and the future of computing. The conversation also covers strategies for media and tech companies, the role of AI in social media, creative missteps in advertising, and the evolution of streaming content.

May 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
Transforming Time with Jess Sibley
Jess Sibley, CEO of Time, discusses adapting to digital challenges, revenue diversification, AI impact on media, Time Magazine's transformation, and brand safety in journalism. Additionally, insights on strategic partnerships, high-profile interviews, and the future of digital content and audience engagement are shared.

19 snips
May 2, 2024 • 1h 9min
Can the “Fediverse” Save Us?
Exploring the commercialization of the internet, AI impact on media, big media-tech partnerships, AI's role in content distribution, challenges and benefits of AI. Google's AI ambitions, Fediverse as a new social media approach, overload of email newsletters, AI in advertising, and decentralized content creation.

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 14min
Omnicom's Jonathan Nelson on Agencies & AI
Omnicom digital chief Jonathan Nelson discusses the future of ad agencies in the AI era, digital commerce, and the evolution of advertising. They touch on AI ethics, consumer impact, navigating the media landscape, and reflections on technology and career advice.

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 2min
Sex, AI and Advertising
Dive into AI changing advertising, tech meeting human needs, and society's big shifts. Explore AI in creativity, a human touch in art, and AI's impact on advertising. Discuss AI's role in future marketing, the future of ad agencies in the AI era, and the limits of AI in services. Debate convenience vs. human connection, the dystopian vs. utopian views of AI, and the socio-economic implications of technology. Explore truth, trust, and technology in the digital age.

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Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Power Play
Dive into AI mishaps in Teslas, ponder BuzzFeed's AI pivot, and AI's impact on creativity. Explore power in the digital age, laugh at media shenanigans, and support underdog entrepreneurs. Reflect on power dynamics in careers, organizations, and media. Discuss AI's influence on content creation and the future of technology.