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Satire as Resistance: The Onion's Bold Stand Against Tyranny

11/22/2025

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Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, told the Globe Summit that satire empowers people to resist tyranny and corruption.
Collins said The Onion reflects societal issues through satire, political corruption and mass shootings.
He noted The Onion maintains a no-AI policy after backlash from an AI-generated image.
Collins criticized AI's impact on creativity, saying it worsens the arts.
He encouraged journalism students to embrace bold ideas amid today’s political climate.

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Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, told the Globe Summit that satire empowers people to resist tyranny and corruption.
Collins said The Onion reflects societal issues through satire, political corruption and mass shootings.
He noted The Onion maintains a no-AI policy after backlash from an AI-generated image.
Collins criticized AI's impact on creativity, saying it worsens the arts.
He encouraged journalism students to embrace bold ideas amid today’s political climate.