AI-powered recommendation systems are changing what success looks like online for platforms and creators.
Illustration: Rebecca Zisser/Axios
Humans are becoming passive consumers of hyper-personalized information as online discovery shifts from chronological feeds to AI-driven videos and conversations.
Why it matters: Niche video-first content is becoming more valuable as a result.
Axios Media Inc., 2026
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