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People vs Algorithms

Written by: Troy Young Brian Morrissey Alex Schleifer
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  • 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. Get our newsletters: http://peoplevsalgorithms.com http://therebooting.com
    Copyright 2024 Troy Young, Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer
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Episodes
  • The AI Hype is Real
    May 16 2024

    Brian, Alex, and Troy get into the new AI updates from OpenAI and Google. They unpack how these big changes might shake up industries like media and advertising, and what that means for our daily tech interactions.

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    • 00:00 Catching Up and Studio Updates
    • 00:46 Introduction to People vs. Algorithms
    • 00:59 The AI Revolution: Predictions and Impacts
    • 03:00 Reflecting on Last Week's Episode and Media Sustainability
    • 09:16 Exploring the New Era of AI and Its Implications
    • 11:15 The Potential and Challenges of Advanced AI Interfaces
    • 19:14 The Future of Education, Work, and Technology
    • 25:05 Universal Basic Compute and Societal Impacts
    • 28:27 The Social Media Backlash and GPT-4's Impact
    • 30:19 Reflecting on Past Tech Hype: From TCP/IP to the iPhone
    • 32:34 The Future of Computing and the Internet
    • 38:19 Navigating the Shift: Strategies for Media and Tech Companies
    • 43:32 The Role of AI and Social Media in the Future
    • 46:56 Creative Missteps: The Controversial Apple Ad
    • 50:41 The Evolution of Streaming and Live Content
    • 54:34 Good Product

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    57 mins
  • Transforming Time with Jess Sibley
    May 9 2024

    Jess Sibley, CEO of Time, joins Brian and Troy to discuss adapting Time to today’s digital challenges. Jess shares her strategies for navigating algorithm changes and AI, shifting Time’s focus from consumer to business-oriented models, and the implications for digital content and monetization.

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    • 00:00 Guest Introduction
    • 01:13 Navigating the Chaos in Search and AI's Impact on Publishing
    • 01:27 Modernizing Legacy Brands and the Shift from B2C to B2B
    • 02:42 The Evolution of Media and Google's Algorithm Changes
    • 05:49 Exploring Revenue Diversification and the Future of Publishing
    • 12:33 The Impact of AI and Search on Media Strategies
    • 21:54 Time's Transformation and Strategic Partnerships
    • 27:54 The Role of Time Magazine in a Digital Age
    • 32:19 Time Studios and Future Media Projects
    • 35:15 The Benioffs' Leadership at Time
    • 41:54 Exclusive Insights: High-Profile Interviews and Media Impact
    • 49:07 Navigating the Media Landscape: Strategy and Culture at Time
    • 54:12 Addressing Brand Safety in Journalism
    • 01:00:18 The Future of Time: Trust, Impact, and Audience Engagement
    • 01:02:42 Good Product: The Significance of AirPods and Music

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Can the “Fediverse” Save Us?
    May 2 2024

    Brian, Troy, and Alex discuss the commercialization of the internet and the impact of AI on media. They explore big media-tech partnerships, the evolving role of AI in content distribution, and the potential benefits and challenges AI brings to our digital lives.

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    Topics:

    • 00:00 Opening Banter and Personal Updates
    • 02:46 AI Negotiations and Media Deals: A Deep Dive
    • 09:14 The Future of Media and Content Creation
    • 19:29 Navigating the World of AI Products and Market Trends
    • 26:34 Reflections on AI Device Launches and Market Impact
    • 35:53 Google's AI Ambitions and the Pixel Phone
    • 37:57 AI's Role in Customer Service and Its Ethical Implications
    • 40:31 AI's Influence on Advertising and Branding
    • 43:17 The Fediverse: A New Approach to Social Media and Content Distribution
    • 58:49 Navigating the Overload of Email Newsletters
    • 01:03:49 Good Product Recommendations and Cultural Commentary

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    1 hr and 9 mins

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