In this episode of Toronto Talks, we dive headfirst into the rise of decentralized media—where platforms are fragmented, trust is portable, and creators are the new anchors.

From TikTok newsrooms to AI co-hosts, the landscape has changed—and it’s not going back. Ash and Sophie explore how influence is earned (not granted), why audiences now follow personalities over platforms, and what it means to build trust in a post-truth era.

We also look at how AI is shaping the creator economy, the cost of always being “on,” and what happens when the algorithm becomes the new gatekeeper.This isn’t just about media. It’s about power, presence, and the future of public discourse.

🎯 Topics Covered:

- The fracture of traditional media

- AI tools powering solo creators

- Influence without permission

- Burnout, branding & the creator trap

- The new agora: fragmented trust & micro-publics

🔥 Plus: Our BTC Scavenger Hunt continues!👉 First to find the QR code wins 50,000 Sats. Clues inside.

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