Can the “Fediverse” Save Us?

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.Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletterBrian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletterAlex Schleifer's Universal EntitiesFollow Alex, Brian and Troy on TwitterTopics:00:00 Opening Banter and Personal Updates02:46 AI Negotiations and Media Deals: A Deep Dive09:14 The Future of Media and Content Creation19:29 Navigating the World of AI Products and Market Trends26:34 Reflections on AI Device Launches and Market Impact35:53 Google's AI Ambitions and the Pixel Phone37:57 AI's Role in Customer Service and Its Ethical Implications40:31 AI's Influence on Advertising and Branding43:17 The Fediverse: A New Approach to Social Media and Content Distribution58:49 Navigating the Overload of Email Newsletters01:03:49 Good Product Recommendations and Cultural Commentary