Our Mission:

At AiNews.com, we are committed to democratizing AI news by making it understandable and accessible to everyone around the globe, while ensuring our reporting is responsible and accurate. Our goal is to deliver cutting-edge insights in a timely manner while mentoring the next generation of journalists who seek to incorporate AI into their reporting.

Our Core Values:

We prioritize responsible AI reporting, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all of our work. By using innovative approaches to AI journalism, we stay ahead of the curve in AI developments, delivering impactful insights to our audience.

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Michael Mazzotta, Founder of AiNews.com

Michael Mazzotta’s Bio:

Michael Mazzotta is the Founder of AiNews.com and a visionary entrepreneur who established the agency with a goal to create a leading platform dedicated to AI developments. As a strategic growth facilitator, Michael works behind the scenes to drive subscriber growth and forge connections with top AI leaders, expanding the AI News audience. He actively builds relationships with AI companies and industry leaders, securing high-profile interviews for the series "Driving Tomorrow: Conversations with AI Leaders."

In addition to his work at AiNews, Michael leads initiatives to establish San Diego as a hub for AI innovation, organizing events and collaborations to strengthen the local AI community. Leveraging his extensive experience as an investor and entrepreneur, Michael is instrumental in guiding AI News towards becoming the premier news agency in the AI field. Known as the backbone of the company, his expertise in company growth and development ensures the continued success of AI News.

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Alicia Shapiro, CMO & Head of News Reporting

Alicia Shapiro’s Bio:

Alicia Shapiro is the Chief Marketing Officer, Founding Member, and Head of News Reporting at AiNews.com. She leads marketing strategies and brand development, focusing on growing the platform’s audience and influence. Alicia is also the producer and host of the podcast series "Driving Tomorrow: Conversations with AI Leaders," which features interviews with top experts in the field. Additionally, she oversees the daily AiNews.com newsletter, ensuring high-quality and relevant AI content is delivered to subscribers five days a week.

With over 12 years of experience in content creation, digital marketing, and media relations, Alicia specializes in making complex AI concepts accessible to a broad audience, particularly around industry trends and innovations. She has a proven track record in growing AiNews.com’s subscriber base through strategic content marketing, social media engagement, and collaborations. A passionate advocate for ethical AI, Alicia is dedicated to aligning AiNews.com with the latest developments in AI ethics and responsible practices in AI Journalism.

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Alastair Goldfisher, Contributing Podcast Host and Writer

Alastair Goldfisher’s Bio:

Alastair Goldfisher is a veteran journalist with 30 years of experience covering venture capital, startups and emerging technologies. He was an editor at Venture Capital Journal for nearly 12 years and has contributed to PEHub, Reuters and Silicon Valley Business Journal. Today, he provides content and media services for clients, hosts The Venture Variety Show podcast, and publishes The Venture Lens newsletter on Substack. As a contributing podcast host and writer for AiNews.com, he explores all things AI and the impact it’s having on our society and culture.

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