Newsletter: Soulless Social

17/10/2025 7 min Temporada 2 Episodio 38
Newsletter: Soulless Social

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This week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman dives into the rise of AI-generated social media—and the growing tension between creativity, attention, and authenticity. With Meta’s new Vibes platform and OpenAI’s Sora leading the charge, the next generation of short-form content is being created not by people, but by machines.Jason explores how this shift could reshape everything from user engagement to mental health, and why AI’s integration into the attention economy may deepen the very challenges social platforms have struggled with for years.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Meta’s Vibes and OpenAI’s Sora are redefining the social media landscapeWhy AI-generated content might amplify issues like burnout, misinformation, and lonelinessThe economic incentives driving the race toward infinite, personalized feedsWhat “soulless” AI content means for creativity and cultural connectionHow deepfakes, likeness rights, and consent challenges are reshaping trust onlineWhy understanding AI’s role in attention-based business models is critical for the next decadeWhat this evolution means for founders, investors, and the broader digital ecosystemWhether you’re investing in consumer platforms, studying the future of digital media, or just curious about where AI-driven creativity is heading, this episode breaks down the technologies, risks, and opportunities defining the next chapter of social media.Love what you’re hearing?Subscribe to the Game Changers Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Want more insights like this every week?Sign up for the Konvoy Newsletter to stay ahead of key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.