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 the RSL licensing push, Cloudflare 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. Chapters: 00:00 Opening: Future of Writing with AI 06:00 Defining AI Slop and Spam Tactics 12:00 Medium’s Detection, Removal, and Indexing 18:00 Scale Shock: 10× Posting Surge 24:00 Search Shift: Gemini Kills Clickthrough 30:00 ChatGPT Referrals: Small But Converts 36:00 Writing Is Thinking, Not Replacement 42:00 The “Bucket” App: Notes to Drafts 48:00 Paying Humans: Partner Program Rules 54:00 RSL, Cloudflare, and Creator Leverage --- 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: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com