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Television's Golden Era Ends Amid AI and Streaming Struggles

6/23/2025

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Television's golden era has come to a close, according to former Disney executive Kevin Mayer. He pointed out that while AI can offer some help in content creation, it falls short of solving the industry's deeper issues. With soaring production costs and dwindling revenue, the US media landscape faces significant challenges, especially amid the streaming revolution.

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Television's golden era has come to a close, according to former Disney executive Kevin Mayer. He pointed out that while AI can offer some help in content creation, it falls short of solving the industry's deeper issues. With soaring production costs and dwindling revenue, the US media landscape faces significant challenges, especially amid the streaming revolution.