Why the founder of BuzzFeed is building an AI-Native social media platform with Jonah Peretti

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Today Connie and Alex are joined by Jonah Peretti who has been working in digital media for the past two decades as the founder and CEO of BuzzFeed—a brand that has seen a ton of evolution. Last month, Jonah announced the next phase of Buzzfeed, a social media platform that will use AI to ensure a positive environment. They’re investing $10 million into BuzzFeed island which is an AI-native social media platform.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

03:19 - Previewing BF Island: A New AI-Native Social Platform

09:40 - Reimagining the Internet: From Crack Cocaine to Beer and Wine

11:16 - AI Models, Guard Rails, and Creative Hallucinations

15:26 - BuzzFeed's Business Model and Financial Strategy

18:30 - Divesting Complex Networks and First We Feast

22:03 - AI's Role in Content Creation and Media Efficiency

25:48 - The Closure of BuzzFeed News and Digital Journalism Challenges

28:24 - Balancing Financial Pressures with Creative Innovation

32:33 - Future of Media and Launching New Platforms

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