Bobby Berk: Authenticity Is Dead! Here's What Actually Matters Now

What happens when you invite a Queer Eye star to a tech conference and ask him the questions nobody else is asking? At Web Summit 2026 in Vancouver, David sat down with Bobby Berk, interior designer, HGTV host, and one of the most recognisable faces from Queer Eye, for a truly refreshing chat! What does it it really mean to build an authentic presence in 2026? Why the rules have completely changed. In this episode: — Why Bobby thinks "authenticity" has become a meaningless brand strategy — and what "verifiable humanity" actually means — The surprising reason AI is going to make human content more valuable, not less — The brutal reality of building a career on social media when one overnight policy change can wipe out everything — And why reality TV, of all things, might be the last great source of human truth on our screens Whether you work in tech, content, entertainment, or you're just trying to figure out how to show up online without losing yourself in the process, take a watch. 🎧 Subscribe to Tech Talks for weekly conversations with the world's most interesting people in technology, business and beyond.