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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Amazon starts tracking employee badge swipes to enforce return-to-office policy
This week, Amazon escalated its battle with employees over returning to the office.
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Why hasn't Washington state joined the federal antitrust case against Amazon?
The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of operating a monopoly in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Seattle. Seventeen states joined the complaint, but the one Amazon calls home was conspicuously absent.
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28% of families in Washington state can't afford basic needs, UW study finds
About 10 percent of households in Washington state meet the federal poverty threshold, but when researchers drilled into the data on what it actually takes to survive in the state, they found the number of families struggling to make ends meet is much larger.
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Starbucks and union face off in Seattle over negotiation rules
Starbucks and the union representing hundreds of its stores faced off at a historic hearing in Seattle on Tuesday.
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Are robots the answer to Amazon’s safety woes?
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‘I don’t want 13 year olds to be your guinea pig.’ Fiery debate over AI targets Microsoft’s Brad Smith
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Microsoft president asks Congress for AI regulation
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Disaster relief delivered by Amazon
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Why is it so hard to find a plumber or handyman these days?
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Most workers want a 4-day work week. Here’s what might make employers come around
The case for the four-day work week is mounting, but most employers remain unconvinced. That could change as companies grapple with the rising cost of labor and a shortage of workers.