NewsPicks CEO Wants to Fight Fake News With Civility

The video discusses News Picks' approach to news curation, emphasizing user control over algorithms. It highlights the challenges posed by tech giants and the unique business model of News Picks, which combines community building with content creation. Strategies to manage trolls and maintain a healthy community are explored. The acquisition of Quartz is discussed, focusing on leveraging strengths for mutual benefit. The video also covers the importance of media literacy and the challenges of misinformation, advocating for a balanced business model combining subscriptions and advertising.

What are the main issues surrounding data privacy in relation to social media platforms?

How does the speaker propose to bring control back to users regarding news distribution?

What challenges do social media companies face as they grow in size?

What are the potential benefits of the integration between News Picks and Quartz?

In what ways does the speaker believe that the current social media platforms are failing their users?

What is the significance of media literacy in combating misinformation?

How does the speaker view the relationship between technology companies and the spread of fake news?