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Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

Full Transcript: Conversation with Aron D’Souza on Objection and AI in Journalism

Editor’s note: Because D’Souza’s proposal centers on transparency and accountability, we are publishing the full transcript of our conversation, which