Monica Nickelsburg
AI & Economy Reporter
About
Monica Nickelsburg covers artificial intelligence, tech, and the local economy in the Pacific Northwest.
Monica came to KUOW in 2023. Before that, she spent six years covering the intersection of technology and politics for GeekWire and worked as a digital producer for The Week.
Monica grew up in Los Angeles and got her B.A. in Journalism and History from New York University before landing in Seattle.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
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Organizers, politicians predict ‘massive wave of enthusiasm’ will revive labor movement
The share of American workers represented by a union has dropped to a record low of about 10%.
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The future of AI, in Seattle and beyond
Artificial Intelligence is showing up in our daily lives more and more, from smart search engines to fake images on social media. Government regulation is trying to catch up. The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft. KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg is here to tell us how the investigation might impact AI in our daily lives and in Seattle’s tech scene.
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Microsoft partner OpenAI reportedly under FTC investigation
The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly investigating OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed startup that makes the smash hit ChatGPT.
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Fire sale: Amazon prepares for Prime Day amid record heat
Amazon warehouse workers are preparing for a hot Prime Day, literally.
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Good deal: Savers Value Village worth nearly $4 billion after strong public debut
America’s largest private thrift store just went public.
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Exploring policy solutions to the gender pay gap
KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg explores one of the world’s most intractable challenges.
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Amazon sued by FTC over 'tricking' customers into Prime subscriptions
Amazon is in the hot seat with federal regulators and lawmakers this week. The Seattle-based tech giant faces a lawsuit over practices on its e-commerce website and a separate investigation into safety conditions at its warehouses.
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Median earnings for full-time working WA men $14,600 higher than for women
Washington state has one of the widest gender pay gaps in the nation. But KUOW's Monica Nickelsburg is exploring one strategy for changing that.
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Gender pay gap remains stubbornly high 60 years after landmark legislation
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How to lose money if you’re a working woman? Have kids
Working women stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of their careers compared to their male counterparts. The median salary gap between men and women is particularly dramatic in Washington state.