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November 4, 2026

Can tech media survive the rise of AI and influencers?

Media founders and execs discussed the changing business of news at Sifted Summit in London


Martin Coulter

4 min read

Panellists discuss the future of tech media at Sifted Summit in London.

The tech media industry is facing something of an identity crisis. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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