How to Run a News Company in the Age of Polarization and A.I. Slop

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Cesar Conde, who oversees NBCUniversal's news operations, argues that mainstream media will reclaim ground lost to polarized outlets and AI-generated content. Speaking to the challenge of running a news company amid fragmentation and misinformation, Conde believes the "pendulum will eventually swing back" to established brands trusted for accuracy and editorial standards. His optimism reflects a broader bet that audiences will tire of partisan echo chambers and algorithmic slop, though the industry faces mounting pressure from digital competitors, cost-cutting demands, and the rise of generative AI flooding the information landscape with cheap, often unreliable content.