Why CNET is experimenting with AI to write stories
Connie Guglielmo of CNET writes about why the tech news site is using artificial intelligence software in some of its writing. Guglielmo writes, “The goal: to see if the tech can help our busy staff of reporters and editors with their job to cover topics from a 360-degree perspective. Will this AI engine efficiently assist them […]
CNET is using AI to write stories
Tech news site CNET began using artificial intelligence to write some stories in November, reports Frank Landymore of Futurism. Landymore writes, “The articles are published under the unassuming appellation of ‘CNET Money Staff,’ and encompass topics like ‘Should You Break an Early CD for a Better Rate?’ or ‘What is Zelle and How Does It Work?’ “That […]
MarketWatch reporter Wodinsky is departing
Shoshana Wodinsky, who covered tech policy and privacy at MarketWatch.com, is leaving the news organization. She started in 2022 after working as a Gizmodo reporter covering investigations on ad targeting, data mining and consumer privacy. She also worked at Adweek as a tech reporter. Wodinsky also served as editorial intern at NBC News. She also held the posts […]
Politico hires Robson as deputy tech editor
Politico managing editor for policy news Clea Benson sent out the following to the staff on Monday evening: We’re delighted to announce that our technology team is growing with the addition of Nate Robson as a deputy editor. Nate, a seasoned Washington hand, will help guide the core tech policy coverage that’s central to our ambitious global […]
Politico names Ives its deputy tech editor, Bordelon its tech influence reporter
Steve Heuser, global technology editor at Politico, sent out the following to the staff on Friday: As POLITICO’s new global technology team takes shape on multiple fronts, we’re pleased to announce two exciting moves — the first of several you’ll see in the coming months as we build on our dominant standing in core tech […]
WSJ hires Dotan to cover Microsoft and business tech
The Wall Street Journal has hired Tom Dotan to cover Microsoft and business technology. Dotan has been a senior tech correspondent at Insider covering YouTube, Google and Alphabet. He previously covered the gig economy and also worked at The Information. Dotan also covered tech for the Los Angeles Business Journal. While there he broke stories about the […]
NPR hires Kerr to cover tech
In a note to newsroom staff, Emily Kopp, acting chief business editor, made the following announcement: I’m thrilled to introduce NPR’s new tech reporter, Dara Kerr, who starts with us on Jan. 9. Along with our intrepid Bobby Allyn, Dara will examine the choices tech companies make and the influence they wield over our lives. […]
Wired hires Dave as a senior writer covering big tech
Wired has hired Reuters reporter Paresh Dave to cover big tech. He has been covering Google, YouTube, Waymo and the rest of the Alphabet family. He spent four and a half years at the Los Angeles Times, where he last covered technology, including Silicon Beach, with an emphasis on the convergence of the technology and entertainment industries. […]
The Verge debuts new tech newsletter led by Heath
The following excerpt was sent out: The Verge today announced a new weekly paid newsletter, “Command Line,” covering the product and business strategies of the most consequential tech companies, and the people driving them. Led by deputy editor Alex Heath, subscribers will get agenda-setting scoops, exclusive interviews with industry leaders, and expert-informed analysis on the tech news […]
Bloomberg seeks a climate tech editor
Bloomberg Green is looking for an experienced editor to shape our coverage of climate technology. This is a wide-ranging beat that encompasses the groundbreaking innovations at the forefront of decarbonization as well as scores of clean-tech startups — everything from direct-air capture plants that pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to next-generation battery manufacturers, zero-emission […]
