# Can Media Survive AI? The Fight for Public Trust

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**Date:** March 14, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** JW Marriott / Salon AB  
**Format:** Fireside Chat  
**Track:** Tech & AI track  
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## Speakers

- **Mark Cuban** — Entrepreneur & Investor
- **Upasna Gautam** — Partner, Strategy & Innovation

AI is reshaping how information is created, distributed, and trusted. But it’s not just a threat - it’s an opportunity to reimagine what media can be. We will explore how AI is transforming business models, content incentives, and consumer expectations. From the rise of creators to the reinvention of trust, we’ll unpack what’s breaking, what’s possible, and how to build what’s next.

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