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When the sheer volume of information is overwhelming, truth becomes an even more valuable commodity. Our public conversation feels fractured: we’ve always disagreed on opinions, but today we also struggle to agree on basic facts. The need for “common ground” to shape public discourse is stronger than ever. This is where journalism steps back in. AI can mass-produce content in seconds, but it can't witness an event, build a relationship, or earn a reader's trust. How can news media rise to the challenge and build sustainable business models? How can it fund, prioritize and distribute high-quality reporting to the greatest number? And how can journalism occupy the role of the essential service it is, rather than just another piece of 'content' lost in the noise?
The AI revolution only begins with coding and digital assistants. There will be more profound, more fun, and even scarier second-order effects. WIRED editor at large Steven Levy will explore these with Ledger's Ian Rogers, Build Collective Founder Tony Fadell and Rogue Ventures Marc Mathieu.
Large language models have transformed how people interact with AI, but are they enough to achieve truly intelligent systems? Yann LeCun has long argued that the next breakthroughs will require machines capable of understanding the physical world, reasoning about their environment, and learning with far less human supervision. In this conversation, he shares his vision for the future of AI, the limitations of today's approaches, and the scientific challenges that remain unsolved.
Netflix spent two decades transforming how entertainment is distributed. Its next challenge is helping shape how entertainment is experienced. As audiences become more fragmented, technology more embedded, and AI more present across the creative process, the definition of an entertainment platform is expanding rapidly. In this fireside chat, Chief Product and Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Netflix is navigating that transition, from personalization and live programming to the role of AI in both product development and creative workflows. A rare glimpse into how one of the world's most influential entertainment platforms is preparing for its next chapter.