The battle inside tech news site CNET
Mia Sato and James Vincent of The Verge examine tech news site CNET given the recent disclosure it was using artificial intelligence to write some of its content. Sato and Vincent write, “Internally, there has been unease among CNET staff at their corporate owners’ use of artificial intelligence — though staff was assured the current test […]
Why CNET is experimenting with AI to write stories
Connie Guglielmo of CNET writes about why the tech news site is using artificial intelligence software in some of its writing. Guglielmo writes, “The goal: to see if the tech can help our busy staff of reporters and editors with their job to cover topics from a 360-degree perspective. Will this AI engine efficiently assist them […]
CNET is using AI to write stories
Tech news site CNET began using artificial intelligence to write some stories in November, reports Frank Landymore of Futurism. Landymore writes, “The articles are published under the unassuming appellation of ‘CNET Money Staff,’ and encompass topics like ‘Should You Break an Early CD for a Better Rate?’ or ‘What is Zelle and How Does It Work?’ “That […]
CNET has redesigned and expanded coverage
Lindsey Turrentine, executive vice president of content and audience at CNET, explains the tech news site’s redesign and content strategy. Turrentine writes, “We’re also improving right alongside you. If you know CNET, you might notice that we look a little different now. We’ve evolved our logo and streamlined our brand so that you can immediately recognize […]
CNET seeks a managing editor for news
Ideally located in New York area but remote opportunity. What You’ll Do Build out, develop and manage a team of reporters tasked with tackling topics with in-depth coverage. Foster, flesh out and edit enterprise stories ranging from long-form profiles to exclusive features and scoops. Help plan out the News team’s strategy, from special reports to […]
WSJ hires Tibken as personal tech news editor
The Wall Street Journal has hired Shara Tibken as personal tech news editor, based in San Francisco She spent nine years at CNET, most recently as managing editor of the CNET News team. She was the Apple beat reporter for six years, and covered Samsung and other mobile device makers. She’s had two journalism fellowships in Germany, […]
DiPane departs Digital Trends for CNET
Jared DiPane, supervising editor of commerce at Digital Trends, has left to join CNET as managing editor of commerce. He has previously worked as a director, commerce content, overseeing high-yield revenue categories including content planning, commissioning article creation, monitoring ranks, and more for Future plc. He was also a senior editor at Mobile Nations.
CNET seeks a senior writer to cover Google
CNET is looking for an enthusiastic and aggressive reporter to cover the intersection of technology and internet culture using Google — and its many ventures — as an anchor. We’re looking for a reporter who can use Google as a springboard to generate story ideas tackling everything from regulation to diversity and climate change. The […]
CNET hires Bricknell as senior editor
James Bricknell is joining CNET as a senior editor. Currently, he is a contributing writer, covering 3D printing, virtual reality and gaming content for Future Plc. He has also worked freelance, specializing in virtual reality and augmented reality, writing mostly for Android Central. He was also editor-in-chief of Justfourgeeks.com, which covers everything from technology to […]
CNET seeks a home tech writer
CNET is looking for an advice writer with an interest in smart home technology to join our team. You will be responsible for writing authoritative, engaging news, hands-on reviews, product best lists and other content in this exciting, quickly evolving product category. You’ll be joining the CNET advice team, a team with deep domain expertise, […]
