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NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien on Running a Media Brand in the Age of AI

August 10, 2026·59 min·6-min readinterviewnews
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The New York Times, under CEO Meredith Kopit Levien, has transformed from a struggling print newspaper into a thriving digital subscription powerhouse by prioritizing high-quality, independent journalism while expanding into lifestyle products like games, sports (via The Athletic), and re

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Meredith Kopit Levien

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