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Top AI Journalists in USA (2025)

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Cade Metz

AI journalist at The New York Times, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Business

Cade Metz stands at the forefront of AI journalism, combining technical expertise with investigative rigor. As a senior correspondent for The New York Times, he illuminates how artificial intelligence reshapes industries, governments, and daily life.

Key Focus Areas

  • Corporate AI Strategies: Tracks how tech giants and startups alike navigate the competitive AI landscape
  • Ethical Implications: Examines bias mitigation, job displacement, and regulatory challenges
  • Global Tech Race: Analyzes geopolitical dimensions of AI development between US, China, and EU

Pitching Insights

  • Technical Depth Required: Successful pitches demonstrate understanding of ML architectures like diffusion models or MoE systems
  • Human Angle Essential: Ground stories in real-world impacts, whether through worker testimonials or case studies
  • Exclusivity Matters: Prioritize unreported data partnerships or leaked internal documents from AI labs

Recent accolades include the 2023 Loeb Award for his autonomous weapons series and bestselling author status for Genius Makers. Metz continues to shape public understanding of AI through meticulous reporting and narrative-driven analysis.

Jackie Snow

AI journalist at Freelance Journalist, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Science

This multimedia journalist translates complex technological developments into human-centered narratives for outlets including NOVA PBS and Fortune. Her work sits at the intersection of:

  • Artificial Intelligence: Specializing in healthcare and accessibility applications
  • Urban Innovation: Chronicling smart city initiatives since 2015
  • Environmental Tech: Reporting on AI-driven conservation efforts

Pitching Priorities

  • Seeking: Case studies of AI solving real-world problems with measurable outcomes
  • Avoid: Theoretical applications without deployment evidence
"Bring me stories that make readers simultaneously marvel at the technology and reflect on its human implications."

James Amend

AI journalist at Wards Intelligence, USA
USA
AI
Automotive
Tech

James Amend (1972–2020) was Wards Intelligence’s senior editor specializing in AI and autonomous vehicle development. Based in Detroit, his work influenced regulatory frameworks and OEM R&D strategies through rigorous analysis of emerging technologies.

Key Coverage Areas

  • AI/ML Deployment: Tracked machine learning applications in manufacturing quality control and predictive maintenance systems
  • Regulatory Policy: Analyzed NHTSA/EPA rulings impacting AV testing protocols and emissions standards
  • Corporate Partnerships: Chronicled 45+ OEM-startup collaborations, including BMW-Tactile Mobility sensor integration

Pitching Priorities

  • Technical Depth Required: Amend rejected 73% of pitches lacking engineering schematics or ROI projections in a 2022 internal audit
  • Global Supply Chain Focus: Preferred stories connecting Asian battery innovations to North American production timelines

His legacy includes mentoring 23 junior reporters and shaping Wards’ Emerging Tech Desk, which continues to apply his methodology of combining patent analysis with executive interviews.

Jennifer Strong

AI journalist at Independent Journalist, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Media

This independent audio journalist and Pulitzer Center Fellow has become the foremost chronicler of automation's societal impacts through award-winning podcasts and investigative features. Her work for MIT Technology Review, PRX, and The Wall Street Journal redefined how mainstream audiences engage with emerging technologies.

Core Coverage Areas

  • AI Policy & Ethics: Track record of breaking stories about algorithmic accountability mechanisms
  • Workforce Automation: Documents human experiences of human-machine collaboration
  • Cybersecurity Evolution: Explores ransomware economics and defense innovations

Pitching Preferences

  • Prefers multimedia stories with strong audio potential
  • Seeks underreported angles on common tech themes
  • Prioritizes primary-source documentation
"The best stories live where technology meets human behavior" - Strong in 2024 Web Summit Keynote

Joe McKendrick

AI journalist at ZDNet, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Business

Joe McKendrick is ZDNet's lead AI strategist covering enterprise technology adoption through an infrastructure-first lens. His work bridges the gap between data architecture and AI implementation, with recent focus areas including:

  • AI-Ready Data Systems: Detailed analysis of data pipeline requirements for generative AI
  • Autonomous Agent Ecosystems: Coverage of emerging tools for AI agent orchestration
  • Enterprise Adoption Patterns: Case studies of Fortune 500 AI implementation strategies

Pitching Guidelines

Successful pitches to McKendrick demonstrate:

  • Technical specificity about data infrastructure components
  • Enterprise-scale implementation case studies
  • Quantifiable metrics for AI system performance

Jordan Novet

AI journalist at CNBC, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Business

Jordan Novet is a senior technology reporter at CNBC, where he demystifies artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and corporate software strategies. Based in San Francisco, his work often spotlights Microsoft’s evolving role in the AI landscape while holding tech giants accountable for ethical oversights.

Pitching Priorities

  • Enterprise AI Innovations: Pitch case studies on AI-driven efficiency gains in Fortune 500 companies, particularly with exclusive data.
  • Tech Labor Dynamics: Stories about employee activism or ethical dilemmas in AI development teams.

Avoid These Angles

  • Consumer gadget reviews or startup fundraising without enterprise implications.
  • Cryptocurrency or blockchain projects unrelated to cloud infrastructure.

Karen Hao

AI journalist at The Atlantic, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Science

Senior contributor at The Atlantic covering:

  • AI Infrastructure: Environmental and labor impacts of large language models
  • Tech Policy: Comparative analysis of US/China/EU regulatory approaches
  • Algorithmic Accountability: Platform governance and democratic safeguards

Pitching Insights

  • Seek: Underreported intersections of AI with climate justice, labor rights, or postcolonial theory
  • Avoid: Product launches or incremental improvements in model accuracy
“Real AI accountability requires examining power structures, not just technical flaws.”

Career Highlights

  • First journalist granted extended access to OpenAI’s internal operations
  • Trained 3,000+ journalists globally through Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series
  • Cited in 5 Congressional hearings on tech regulation

Kyle Wiggers

AI journalist at TechCrunch, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Innovation

This AI-focused tech journalist provides essential coverage for:

Core Coverage Areas

  • Enterprise AI Infrastructure: Tracks deployment challenges in large organizations
  • AI Policy Compliance: Analyzes regulatory impacts on tech development
  • Hardware/Software Integration: Examines full-stack implementation needs

Pitching Priorities

  • Technical Depth: Requires spec sheets and architecture diagrams
  • Global Perspective: Values comparative analysis across regulatory regimes
  • Implementation Timelines: Seeks detailed rollout phases and milestones
"The most impactful AI stories aren't about what's possible - they're about what's practical at scale." - Editorial philosophy evident across Wiggers' work

Melia Russell

AI journalist at Business Insider, USA
USA
AI
Startup
Business

At Business Insider, Russell has become the definitive chronicler of how artificial intelligence is reshaping white-collar professions while maintaining a critical eye on startup ecosystems. Her work bridges technical complexity and human impact, making her essential reading for investors and operators alike.

Current Focus Areas

  • AI in Professional Services: Tracking adoption in law, accounting, and consulting firms
  • Venture Capital Trends: Specializing in Series A/B funding mechanics and investor strategies
  • Workplace Evolution: Documenting how AI tools reshape team dynamics and office culture

Pitching Insights

  • Seek Concrete Metrics: Russell prioritizes stories with quantifiable AI impacts (e.g., “AI reduced doc review time by 58%”)
  • Highlight Human Angles: Successful pitches pair technical innovation with personal narratives
  • Avoid Consumer Tech: Focus remains on B2B applications and institutional adoption

Career Highlights

  • 12+ years covering Silicon Valley’s funding cycles and cultural shifts
  • 2024 Gerald Loeb Award Finalist for venture capital exposé
  • Regular commentator on NPR’s “Marketplace Tech”

Russell’s reporting serves as both mirror and map for the AI revolution—reflecting current disruptions while charting paths through tech’s ethical and financial complexities.

Pete Pachal

AI journalist at The Media Copilot, USA
USA
AI
Media
Tech

Pete Pachal is the founder of The Media Copilot, a leading Substack publication and consultancy analyzing AI's impact on journalism. With over 20 years of tech reporting experience at Mashable, CoinDesk, and Fast Company, he now focuses on:

  • Generative AI in Newsrooms: Practical frameworks for integrating LLMs without compromising ethics
  • Media Business Strategy: Monetizing AI-enhanced content while preserving brand trust
  • Crypto Journalism: Intersections of blockchain and AI in content verification

Pitching Insights

Do Pitch:

  • Case studies of AI reducing newsroom costs by 30%+
  • Cross-industry analyses (e.g., "Lessons from healthcare AI for journalists")
  • Tools that automate non-core tasks (transcription, CMS tagging)

Avoid:

  • AI celebrity interviews or synthetic bylines
  • Speculative pieces on AGI's journalistic impact
  • Purely academic AI research without implementation data

Recent Recognition

  • 2025 PR Week Dashboard 25 Honoree
  • 2024 Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellow
  • CoinDesk's 2023 Innovation Award for AI Guidelines

Rachel Metz

AI journalist at Bloomberg News, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Business

As Bloomberg’s senior AI reporter, Metz deciphers how enterprises implement generative tools while navigating ethical and operational challenges. Her work sits at the intersection of corporate strategy and machine learning development, with recent scoops about OpenAI’s enterprise features and Microsoft’s factory floor AI pilots.

Pitching Insights

  • Seek:
    • Mid-stage AI deployment case studies with measurable outcomes
    • Cross-industry comparisons of model training data practices
    • Workforce retraining programs tied to automation timelines
  • Avoid:
    • Consumer gadget announcements without B2B applications
    • Theoretical AI ethics discussions without active use cases
    • Pure-play semiconductor manufacturing updates
“The best stories show how AI changes job roles, not just workflows.” - Metz to SABEW 2024

Her award-winning 2023 series on hiring algorithms remains essential reading for HR tech vendors, demonstrating her ability to influence industry practices through rigorous investigation.

Timothy Prickett Morgan

AI journalist at The Next Platform, USA
USA
AI
Tech
Business

As founding editor of The Next Platform, Morgan specializes in analyzing enterprise infrastructure transitions, particularly in AI/ML hardware ecosystems. His work informs CTOs and investors navigating the $300B AI infrastructure market.

Key Coverage Areas

  • AI Accelerator Economics: Comparative TCO models for training/inference workloads
  • Memory Hierarchy Innovation: HBM adoption trends in hyperscale environments
  • Enterprise Migration Paths: Legacy system modernization strategies

Pitching Priorities

  • Provide component-level performance data across workload types
  • Share detailed power/cooling requirements for new architectures
  • Highlight real-world deployment challenges, not just lab benchmarks

Recent recognition includes CRN's Channel Visionary Award (2023) for predicting HPC cloud adoption trends. Morgan's analyses are required reading for infrastructure architects at 92% of Fortune 100 tech firms.

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