Patreon CEO Jack Conte on supporting artists in the AI slop era (opens original article in a new tab)

Patreon CEO Jack Conte discusses the company's evolution into an 'index of small business media companies' and its efforts to help creators bypass big tech platforms by building discovery features.

• Patreon CEO Jack Conte discusses Patreon's shift from a platform for creators to an 'index of small business media companies'.
• Conte criticizes big tech platforms for prioritizing interest-based distribution over follower-based models, leading to challenges for creators.
• Patreon has introduced discovery features to help creators reach audiences, countering reliance on platforms like Meta and Google.