Today we’d like to introduce you to Alicia Shapiro
Hi Alicia, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
AiNews.com started as an unexpected opportunity. In 2018, my business partner, Michael Mazzotta, had the foresight to purchase the domain name AiNews.com, recognizing the growing importance of artificial intelligence. A few years later, while I was managing social media for his commercial real estate business, he invited me to launch AiNews.com with him. In October 2023, we officially launched the platform. It was an incredible chance to combine my passion for storytelling and technology with a mission to make AI news accessible to everyone.
From the start, we focused on democratizing AI news—breaking down complex topics to make them understandable for readers around the world. We also aimed to inspire and mentor other journalists interested in integrating AI into their storytelling. One of our first steps was launching daily and weekly newsletters, providing timely updates and insights tailored for our audience of AI enthusiasts, tech leaders, and business professionals. Together, we’ve built AiNews.com into a trusted source for responsible and accurate reporting on AI’s impact across industries.
Today, AiNews.com is known for its in-depth interviews, timely reporting, and innovative features like AI avatars that bring our stories to life. Every step of this journey has been about empowering our audience with knowledge and staying true to our mission of making AI understandable, accessible, and impactful.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Like any new venture, the road to launching and growing AiNews.com has had its challenges. We didn’t always have all the answers, but we were determined to learn and grow. Early on, we leaned heavily on advice and support from others, and that experience taught us the value of collaboration and mentorship—something we now strive to give back to others in the industry.
One of our biggest challenges has been competing in a crowded AI news space. Many of our competitors invest heavily in advertising to grow their newsletters and social media presence, while we’ve taken a more grassroots approach due to our limited budget. This has meant growing slower than others in terms of social proof, but we believe our name, AiNews.com, is a key competitive advantage. It often opens doors and gives us a chance to prove ourselves to new readers and partners.
What sets us apart is our determination to see this through, even as others in the space are starting to experience fatigue. We believe in the potential of AiNews.com to become a trusted, household name in AI journalism—our dream is to one day be the CBS News of the AI world.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about AiNews.com?
At AiNews.com, our mission is to bring the future of AI to people in an accessible and approachable way. We do this through our daily newsletter for AI leaders, tech leaders, and AI enthusiasts, as well as our weekly newsletter for non-technical business leaders looking to learn more about AI and how to implement it in their organizations. We also use innovative AI avatars as news anchors to deliver the news in a way that feels familiar, helping to make AI less intimidating. Through interviews with top AI leaders, we aim to inspire our audience by showcasing the incredible work others are doing in the AI space.
We are dedicated to taking the fear out of AI by democratizing AI news for our global audience. Our goal is to educate people about what AI is and what it’s doing, while mentoring others to integrate AI into their storytelling with the highest standards of integrity.
What sets us apart is our commitment to responsible AI reporting. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring all content is accurate and trustworthy. While AI helps us streamline workflows and produce articles, we always have a human in the loop to verify and refine our work. Additionally, unlike many competitors who charge premium fees for content, we believe news should be free to our audience. We generate revenue solely through advertising and sponsorships.
We’re especially proud of growing AiNews.com organically in a competitive space, driven by our passion and hard work rather than a large advertising budget. Mentoring the next generation of journalists and hearing from AI leaders who tell us our work is important and appreciated has been incredibly rewarding.
What we want readers to know is that AiNews.com is here to empower them with knowledge. Whether you’re a tech leader, business professional, or someone simply curious about AI, our goal is to provide valuable insights that help you stay informed and ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
What I love most about San Diego is that it feels like a small town or community while offering the opportunities and activities of a larger city. From the local farmer’s market and street fairs to Balboa Park and Petco Park, there’s always something to do. I also love being close to the ocean—walking along Sunset Cliffs Park is one of my favorite things. And, of course, the weather here is hard to beat!
As with any big city, traffic can be a challenge, so I tend to stick close to the Ocean Beach and Point Loma area. The homelessness situation is tough, but I believe the city is doing its best to address it. And, like many others, I feel the high cost of living can be overwhelming at times, but I’m optimistic that it will improve in the future.
Pricing:
- Newsletter Top Placement: Both the Daily and Weekly newsletters (bundle): $175.
- Newsletter Middle Placement: Both the Daily and Weekly newsletters (bundle): $125.
- Dedicated Email Blasts: Standard option in both Daily and Weekly newsletters (bundle): $275.
- Sponsored Articles: Standard sponsored article in both Daily and Weekly newsletters (bundle): $225.
- Sponsored Articles: Featured article with top placement in both newsletters (bundle): $325.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ainews.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ainewsdotcom/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ainewsdotcom
- Twitter: https://x.com/ainewsdotcom
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AiNewsdotcom/videos
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@ainewssandiego
