May 7, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min · 10 segments
In a new mini-series, former *Media Leader* editor-in-chief Omar Oakes is joined by former Dentsu International CEO, now AI strategist Hamish Nicklin to argue over the nuances of AI development and…
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Believe it or not, AI is turning the internet into a sea of slop and journalists are helping it happen.

And this is Believe It or Not, a podcast where two people who spent their careers inside media and advertising are now on opposite sides of the AI debate and are trying to find out whether the biggest claims actually hold up.

So this week, Hamish, because we're talking about journalism and last time I checked, I had slightly more journalism experience than you.

This time, I think it's important that I make the case and Hamish, you're going to try and talk me down from the ledge.
I love the fact that we're turning it around and that you're making the case for it this time.
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Believe it or not, AI is turning the internet into a sea of slop and journalists are helping it happen.

And this is Believe It or Not, a podcast where two people who spent their careers inside media and advertising are now on opposite sides of the AI debate and are trying to find out whether the biggest claims actually hold up.

So this week, Hamish, because we're talking about journalism and last time I checked, I had slightly more journalism experience than you.

This time, I think it's important that I make the case and Hamish, you're going to try and talk me down from the ledge.
I love the fact that we're turning it around and that you're making the case for it this time.