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Decoder · June 22, 2026 · 1h 13m

Can Patreon fight fire with social media fire?

Decoder's Nilay Patel talks with Patreon CEO Jack Conte about the existential threats facing creators, as AI and platform shifts steal their content and decimate reach and revenue. Conte explains how Patreon is undergoing major changes to help artists survive in this new internet landscape. The conversation touches on the fundamental challenges of building a business that depends on platforms you don't control.

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Editorial

AI and platform shifts harming creators
AI and platform shifts have stolen creator content and decimated artists' reach and revenue streams.
Patreon's existential response
Patreon has made existential changes in response to the new internet landscape.
The challenge of platform dependence
Creators face a fundamental risk when their income relies on platforms they don't control.
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