Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary is an acclaimed technology journalist and AI expert whose reporting has made her one of the most trusted voices explaining the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. As an AI Reporter at Bloomberg News, she covers the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on business, society and global industries. She also authors Bloomberg’s award winning Q&AI newsletter, delivering insightful analysis that helps leaders, policymakers and professionals understand one of the defining technologies of the modern era. Renowned for translating highly technical developments into clear, accessible insights, Shirin is regularly hired to help organisations navigate the future of AI with confidence.

Shirin began her journalism career in editorial roles at the San Jose Mercury News, TechCrunch, the San Francisco Chronicle and The Wall Street Journal, where she developed a strong foundation in technology reporting. She later moved into the technology industry itself where she joined supply chain software start up Elementum SCM. Progressing from business writer to product manager and product marketing manager, she gained first hand experience of the commercial realities behind technology innovation. Alongside these roles, she produced video content for BuzzFeed and hosted KQED’s educational YouTube series Above the Noise, demonstrating a talent for making complex topics engaging and accessible to broad audiences.

Returning to journalism, Shirin joined Recode, where she reported extensively on labour issues, social media and the world’s largest technology companies. She later became a Senior Correspondent at Vox, covering the growing influence of Facebook, Google, TikTok, Twitter and other major technology platforms, while examining their impact on business, politics and society. Her move to Bloomberg further cemented her reputation as a leading authority on AI, with her Q&AI newsletter earning industry recognition for its thoughtful, balanced and forward looking coverage of artificial intelligence developments.

As an AI speaker, Shirin combines deep journalistic expertise with practical industry experience, giving audiences a uniquely informed perspective on one of today’s most significant technological shifts. She explains complex AI trends in a clear and engaging way, helping organisations understand both the transformative opportunities and the ethical, economic and societal challenges they present. Drawing on years of reporting from the front lines of the technology sector, she equips audiences with the knowledge needed to anticipate change, make informed decisions and confidently navigate an AI driven future.