Authenticity has become a "premium asset"; brands that double down on human identity and credible reporting are seeing higher engagement.
AI now constructs "liquid content"—personalized video recaps, highlights, and even alternative endings—tailored to individual user preferences.
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AI-generated musicians, actors, and influencers are gaining mainstream popularity, though they face pushback from human guilds.
The global podcast market is surging toward $41.1 billion by 2029, with video now driving 30% of its U.S. revenue.