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Weiss’s move to join CBS is seen by many as emblematic of a larger trend—how new media, born from outsider origins, is increasingly becoming integrated into the mainstream corporate framework. The story touches upon the rise of alternative platforms like Substack and independent blogs, which challenged the traditional gatekeepers of information.
However, the transition from independent entrepreneurship to incorporation into major media companies raises questions about the integrity and independence of journalism. Critics argue that when large corporations or billionaire investors acquire media outlets, the independence of reporting is compromised, regardless of promises to the contrary.