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I write about the messy collision of AI, media, and human attention. Think TikTok as cultural memory. Streaming as subscription math. Generative AI as a remix engine for everything we thought was finished.

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  • Andy Beach

    Technology is moving fast. Culture is moving weird. I write Engines of Change to track the systems that program both from AI pipelines to fandom economies and to ask who gets to set the defaults.

  • Seth Hallen

    Investing in the tech that powers the intersection of AI and storytelling. 25+ years in MediaTech, empowering creators, backing founders, and shaping the future of content through innovation, community, and a deep love for the industry.

  • ErinRose Widner

    A little of this, a little of that

  • Bhavesh M Upadhyaya

    Bhavesh is an Emmy Award–winning streaming industry consultant focused on integrating AI into media workflows. He advises on video quality, data-driven operations, and next-generation content delivery across modern streaming platforms.

  • David Sugg

    Seasoned technology executive with deep experience in media, media workflows, team building, and politics navigating.

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