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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Could light rail across Lake Washington turn Seattle into the new Copenhagen?
It’s taken 10 years and almost $4 billion, but at long last, light rail will run across Lake Washington. Aside from faster commutes, some are hopeful the new "crosslake connection" can revitalize the regional economy.
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Washington passes new AI laws to crack down on misinformation, protect minors
Washington just became the latest state to regulate artificial intelligence.
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Could Microsoft's off-grid data center project undermine climate goals?
Microsoft’s plan to lease an off-grid, gas-powered data center is raising questions about the company’s carbon footprint.
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Is 'millionaire migration' really a thing? Lessons from states that already tax the rich
Will the new millionaire's tax drive wealth out of Washington? We asked an expert on tax flight to find out.
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From coder to shuttle driver: Where Seattle's laid off tech workforce is now
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From software engineer to bus driver: Where laid off tech workers are now
Tech workers are on the frontlines of a major shift in our economy. Where have the laid off tech workers gone? And what can the rest of us learn from the first shock in the AI earthquake?
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Starbucks to relocate supply chain workers from HQ to new Nashville office
Starbucks is relocating the team responsible for sourcing products from its corporate headquarters in Seattle to a new office in Nashville.
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From Control F: The weird way we decide who sits below the poverty line
A special episode brought to us by our friends at Control F: the surprising history of the federal poverty line.
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Amazon is no longer Seattle's top employer, but its Bellevue headcount continues to climb
Amazon confirmed Friday it now employs about 49,000 people in its hometown, Seattle. That's down from a peak of 60,000 in 2020.
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Will this summer's World Cup be an economic win for Seattle?
The World Cup is coming to Seattle this summer. Will the reward of hosting these games be worth the cost?
