“‘Clippers’ cut up podcasts, videos, and events into infinite shorter versions. How long can they ride the algorithms?”
Mia Sato
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from Hannah S. Palmer, Jeremy Thomas Gilmer, Spencer Campbell, Mia Sato, and Dina Gachman.
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Knock It Off!
“Getting copied is devastating—but not necessarily illegal. Who owns what in an era of unprecedented mass consumption?”
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Bad Influence
“Can the legal system protect the vibe of a creator? And what if that vibe is basic?”
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The Perfect Webpage
“How the internet reshaped itself around Google’s search algorithms — and into a world where websites look the same.”
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A Storefront For Robots
“The SEO arms race has left Google and the web drowning in garbage text, with customers and businesses flailing to find each other.”