How AI Is Changing Writing — With Tony Stubblebine

In this episode of Big Technology Podcast, Alex Kantrowitz interviews Tony Stubblebine, the CEO of Medium, about the future of writing in the age of AI. They discuss the issue of AI-generated content ("AI slop") flooding platforms like Medium and how Medium is combating it using similar tools used to fight spam. Stubblebine shares Medium's perspective on AI's role in writing, emphasizing its potential as a writing assistant rather than a replacement for human thought. He also addresses concerns about AI companies training on content without compensation and introduces Medium's initiative to protect content creators by giving them the money received from AI companies. The conversation further explores the shift in internet dynamics, the potential retreat into private spaces, and Medium's unique position as a platform for real people and their life lessons, differentiating it from other platforms focused on professional content creators.