Entrepreneur Thomas Smith talks about starting The Generator, writing on Medium, being a Boost Beta curator, and more. — Thomas Smith is a longtime Medium contributor and the founding editor of the new Medium generative artificial intelligence publication, The Generator. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a degree in cognitive science, he’s also the CEO of Gado Images, an AI-driven company whose purpose is to “digitize, capture, and…

Audio joins the growing list of member-only features — One of my favorite things about working on Medium is our member-supported model. Unlike much of the internet these days, we don’t have to rely on annoying ads or selling your data to keep the lights on. Our subscription model means we can stay focused on building the best place…

A few stories you may have missed this week — A movie set in the world of the nerdiest pastime ever, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” topped the U.S. box office this past weekend. Artificial intelligence is the biggest technology story of the moment. Where do these two things intersect? In this incredible story about using ChatGPT4 as the…

On April 12, we’re saying goodbye to custom colors and fonts on Medium profiles — here’s why — Update as of April 12, 2023: We’ve ended support for custom background colors, accent colors, and fonts on all profiles. If you notice any issues or want to share feedback, please leave a response here — and check our blog for more updates. Three years ago, we introduced new tools…

Today we’re launching a new page that lets you explore topics across Medium — We’ve identified and organized more than 500 topics onto a single-page directory, making it easier for you to unlock the depth and breadth of stories on Medium. Topics are one of the most foundational way writers organize ideas on Medium. But too often, it can feel like topic discovery happens…

For U.S. National Poetry Month, we’re highlighting verse, wordplay, and essays about poetry from across Medium — “Poetry is a political act,” wrote June Jordan, the late poet, essayist, and playwright, “because it involves telling the truth.” As Casira Copes wrote in an essay about Jordan’s legacy, great poems can change us. They give us words for emotional complexity. They contain meaning that can’t be summarized. …

Notes on Wikipedia’s redesign, reflections on the rise of AI, and more perspectives worth reading — Every day, thousands of writers publish their stories on Medium. They use the platform for all sorts of reasons: To hone their skills as a writer or thinker, to connect with an audience, to build their professional profile, to share insight and expertise. As a Medium reader, you have direct…

Starting today, Medium is offering a 25% discount on one year of membership for eligible college and university students. — At Medium, we’re on a mission to be the best place to read and write on the internet. We’re home to great content on just about any topic. Our library is constantly evolving, with thousands of thought-provoking stories added each day. …

A few Medium stories you may have missed this week — Where do you go when you want to learn something online? Google is usually my default, but lately I’ve found that when I have a question, there’s usually a story with an answer on Medium. Curious about the recent big releases of new AI models? Here’s a quick look at…