Field Notes
Beyond the headline.
Perspectives on emerging technology, business, and the implications behind the developments shaping our world.
Featured Note
AI didn't just make content easier to create. It made it almost impossible to escape.
AI can make 100 videos before you finish watching one. The internet has an abundance problem — and your attention is paying the bill.
From 75M spam tracks removed by Spotify to 59% AI slop on new TikTok feeds, this Field Note looks at the strange economics behind the flood — and what happens when platforms, creators and consumers all have to deal with an abundance they helped create.
When anyone can make more, what becomes worth making?
TechnologyAIContentPlatformsAugust 24, 2026 · 7 min read
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Technology & SocietyDigital WellbeingTechnology StrategyAugust 12, 2026 · 6 min read