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The Media CEOs Betting Big on Journalism’s Future: Jim Bankoff & Meredith Kopit Levien

June 29, 2026·52 min·8-min readinterviewculture
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In a live conversation at Cannes, Kara Swisher brings together Meredith Kopit Levien of The New York Times and Jim Bankoff of Vox Media to discuss the future of media amid AI disruption, shifting ownership models, and declining trust in journalism. Both leaders emphasize investing in high

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Meredith Kopit Levien

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People

Meredith Kopit LevienJim BankoffKara SwisherJames MurdochJeff BezosTheo Baker

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The New York TimesVox MediaLupa SystemsPenske Media Corporation

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceBusiness NewsFuture Of WorkLeadershipTech News

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