The Power Play

People vs Algorithms

In this episode Brian, Troy, and Alex dive into AI mishaps in Teslas, muse over BuzzFeed's AI pivot, and ponder the future of creativity in tech. They chat about navigating power in the digital age, laugh at media's latest shenanigans, and champion the underdog entrepreneurs shaking things up.

  • Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter
  • Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter
  • Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities
  • Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter

Topics:

  • 00:00 Tesla's Autopilot Update
  • 01:02 Introducing People Vs. Algorithms
  • 05:32 BuzzFeed's AI Pivot and the Future of Media
  • 22:19 AI's Impact on Creativity and the Music Industry
  • 26:30 The New York Times Embraces AI for Audio Articles
  • 33:09 Diving into the Concept of Power
  • 36:11 The Journey to Gaining Power: Personal Stories and Advice
  • 43:10 Understanding Power in the Context of Career and Entrepreneurship
  • 49:31 AI's Influence on Power Dynamics and Organizational Structures
  • 54:24 Reflecting on Media, AI, and the Future of Content Creation
  • 59:47 Good Product Recommendations

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