The short version

Alex Kantrowitz predicted on June 27, 2025: “A half-decade in, Big Technology is alive and kicking. Journalism leads, it takes a village, and YouTube and ChatGPT are surprising new sources of growth.” Verdict: Still evolving. Big Technology continues to operate as a multi-platform media property, using YouTube and AI tools. Broader trends in independent media and creator businesses validate the…

Prediction by

Alex Kantrowitz

On June 27, 2025

“A half-decade in, Big Technology is alive and kicking. Journalism leads, it takes a village, and YouTube and ChatGPT are surprising new sources of growth.”

Follow-up

Big Technology continues to operate as a multi-platform media property, using YouTube and AI tools. Broader trends in independent media and creator businesses validate the use of AI tools and YouTube as growth channels.

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