Read my story at The Verge. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. “I’m terrified,” a man shouted. “AI data centers are destroying our climate. They […]
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GM Leans Into AI and Autonomous Driving
Read my story at the Observer. Mary Barra still runs a company deeply involved in manufacturing gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks, but she is increasingly turning to A.I. and autonomous driving to bolster General Motors’ bottom line. The company released its third-quarter results on Oct. […]
Elon Musk and Tesla Are Pushing Beyond Cars
Read my story at The Observer. Elon Musk has had a whirlwind week of earnings reports for his collection of companies. SpaceX reported earnings on Oct. 20, with Musk hinting at a tie-up between Tesla and SpaceX. The next day, Tesla reported earnings, lowered its […]
Apple’s John Ternus wants a Faster, Bolder $5 Trillion Company
A quick inside look at the changes that can be expected at Apple under the new CEO, John Ternus.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Warns That the U.S. Isn’t Prepared for AI’s Impact on This 1 Type of Job
At a roundtable in Utah, CEO of Rivian, RJ Scaringe talked candidly about his Mind Robotics start up and the future of jobs in the US with the advent of AI.
Rivian’s Bet on R2 as an AI-First Vehicle
My story for the Observer on the Rivian R2 and what it means for the company.
Data Centers are Coming for Rural America–But the Jobs Aren’t
Data centers are coming for rural America, but the jobs aren’t according to researchers.
The Next Generation of Start Up Funding: A Blueprint in Alabama
Watch the full panel at Fast Company here. Venture capital fuels the world of startups. But for founders located outside major startup hubs such as San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, capital often remains just out of reach—no matter how promising the idea. At […]
Why Barcodes Matter to Small Business
I moderated a great panel at SXSW 2025 and the Inc. Magazine. You can read more about the panel, and watch it here, at Inc. Barcodes are a ubiquitous part of our day-to-day lives. While the nondescript black bars and spaces often go unnoticed, they […]
What it’s Like to Ride in a Zoox with No Steering Wheel or Pedals
My first ride in the Zoox autonomous cab in Las Vegas was quite the adventure. Read my story at InsideEVs.
Moderating Panels on AI and Productivity at Work at SXSW 2025
I had the honor of moderating a fantastic panel at SXSW this year with leaders from Atlassian, Slack and Salesforce, and Upwork. The top takeaways were: Despite vast information, 98% of executives struggle to adopt AI and only 30% of workers are embracing it. Freelancers […]
BMW’s Battery Future is Being Built in Bavaria
Read my story at The Verge hile other automakers rethink their plans as the global appetite for EVs slows down, BMW is vowing to stay the course. The German automaker says it still plans to offer an EV in every vehicle segment across all of […]