The Atlantic CEO on the AI Content Wave
round · x · 2026-07-12
Nicholas Thompson (CEO of The Atlantic) shares his perspective on the AI content wave:
- Much of current AI-generated content feels like "junk," but it will inevitably become better and more engaging.
- He predicts an influx of people and content on social media that are "almost perfect and say exactly what you want to hear."
- This shift will intensify competition among publications, editorial content, and general information feeds.
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