People vs Algorithms · Jun 26, 2026 · 59:14
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This week’s episode leans heavily into Cannes, which is a world where everyone is selling and many are lying. Creators are the cool kids of Cannes, while the site of a drone show by a mobile ad network is considered normal. Plus: Ana Andjelic on what makes A24 unique.
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Chapters:
* 00:00 Open
* 00:23 Welcome
* 01:45 Reporting From Cannes
* 08:25 Retail Media Makes Content
* 13:46 Creator Con
* 23:42 Smart Glasses Arms Race
* 29:26 AI Empire Leverage
* 31:59 A24 Money And Mystique with Ana Andjelic
* 37:58 Publishers vs Google
* 45:49 Cannes Cool Kids
* 47:41 Good Product
* 54:08 PVA Notes Updates
* 55:45 Fan Feedback
* 58:24 Credits
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