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Buzzfeed’s AI-driven content strategy leads to $57M loss, CEO persists

The Wire·March 17, 2026

Buzzfeed reported a $57.3 million loss in 2025 after heavily investing in AI-generated articles and quizzes, which failed to attract audiences. Despite the financial setback, CEO Jonah Peretti plans to continue launching new AI applications, highlighting the risks and challenges solo founders and small teams face when integrating AI into content businesses.