How AI Is Changing Writing — With Tony Stubblebine

Big Technology Podcast

Alex Kantrowitz

Technology, Religion & Spirituality, Business News, Business, Religion, Science, Philosophy, Society & Culture, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Politics, News Commentary, Government, Investing, Tech News, Social Sciences, News

4.6 • 395 Ratings

🗓️ 29 October 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Tony Stubblebine is the CEO of Medium. He joins Big Technology to discuss the future of writing in the age of AI and how platforms should handle AI-generated content. Tune in to hear fresh data on ChatGPT vs. Google referral quality, Gemini’s impact on click-throughs, and Medium’s anti-spam approach. We also cover Cloudflare AI blocking, creator payouts, and Medium’s writing app. Hit play for a candid operator’s view of what survives—and thrives—as AI floods the web. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here’s 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: [email protected]

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0:00.0	What is the future of writing in the age of AI and what does medium want to be?
0:04.3	We'll cover that right after this.
0:06.6	Welcome to Big Technology Podcast, a show for cool-headed and nuanced conversation of the tech world and beyond.
0:12.4	Today we have a...
0:13.0	The truth is AI security is identity security.
0:15.9	An AI agent isn't just a piece of code.
0:18.0	It's a first-class citizen in your digital ecosystem, and it needs
0:21.2	to be treated like one. That's why ACTA is taking the lead to secure these AI agents, the key to
0:26.2	unlocking this new layer of protection, and identity security fabric. Organizations need a unified,
0:31.8	comprehensive approach that protects every identity, human or machine with consistent policies
0:37.0	and oversight. Don't wait for a security
0:39.1	incident to realize your AI agents are a massive blind spot. Learn how ACTA's identity security
0:44.3	fabric can help you secure the next generation of identities, including your AI agents. Visit
0:49.7	octa.com. That's OKTA.com. Capital One's tech team isn't just talking about multi-agentic AI.
0:58.0	They already deployed one.
1:00.0	It's called chat concierge and it's simplifying car shopping.
1:04.0	Using self-reflection and layered reasoning with live API checks,
1:08.0	it doesn't just help buyers find a car they love.
1:11.8	It helps schedule a test drive, get pre-approved for financing, and estimate trade and value.
1:18.1	Advanced, intuitive, and deployed.
1:20.9	That's how they stack.
1:22.3	That's technology at Capital One.
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