Authenticating Content in the Generative AI Era With Vivendi’s Fabien Aufrechter

Sam interviews Fabien Aufrechter, VP at Vivendi, about the company's initiatives around Web3 and generative AI. They discuss using NFTs and blockchain for content provenance and fighting misinformation, tokenizing media for decentralized CRMs and the opportunities and risks that generative AI presents for creative industries. Fabien also shares his unique perspective as the mayor of a French town, Verneuil-sur-Seine.

Links mentioned from the podcast:

• Farcaster Loses 60% of Users In One Month As Interest In SocialFi Wanes
• Fabien on Twitter
• Vivendi Website

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• YouTube
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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.