AI has transitioned from a experimental tool to the literal infrastructure of media production.
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The advent of Web 2.0, social media algorithms, and user-generated platforms (YouTube, Twitch, Podcasting) democratized production. Suddenly, a teenager in their bedroom could produce entertainment content that reached millions. This shift from "broadcast" to "socialcast" fragmented the monolith. Today, popular media is a hydra-headed beast. We have traditional blockbusters competing with 10-hour video essays on the same film, ASMR roleplays, and unboxing videos. AI has transitioned from a experimental tool to