Mission Statement
At AiNews.com, we’re committed to democratizing AI news by making it understandable and accessible to everyone around the globe. We prioritize responsible, accurate reporting and deliver cutting-edge insights in a timely manner—while mentoring the next generation of journalists using AI in their work.
Our Core Values
We prioritize responsibility, transparency, and accuracy in every aspect of our AI reporting. By embracing innovation and staying ahead of emerging developments, we deliver timely, impactful insights that empower our audience to make informed decisions.
Meet Our Team
Michael Mazzotta — Founder, AiNews.com
Michael Mazzotta is the Founder of AiNews.com and a visionary entrepreneur who established the agency with a goal to create a leading platform dedicated to AI developments. As a strategic growth facilitator, Michael works behind the scenes to drive subscriber growth and forge connections with top AI leaders, expanding the AI News audience. He actively builds relationships with AI companies and industry leaders, securing high-profile interviews for the series "Driving Tomorrow: Conversations with AI Leaders."
In addition to his work at AiNews, Michael leads initiatives to establish San Diego as a hub for AI innovation, organizing events and collaborations to strengthen the local AI community. Leveraging his extensive experience as an investor and entrepreneur, Michael is instrumental in guiding AI News towards becoming the premier news agency in the AI field. Known as the backbone of the company, his expertise in company growth and development ensures the continued success of AI News.
Alicia Shapiro — CMO, Head of News Reporting & Founding Member
Alicia Shapiro is the Chief Marketing Officer, Founding Member, and Head of News Reporting at AiNews.com. She leads the platform’s marketing strategy and brand development, with a focus on audience growth and industry impact. Alicia also produces and hosts the podcast Driving Tomorrow: Conversations with AI Leaders, featuring interviews with top innovators in artificial intelligence.
She oversees the daily AiNews.com newsletter, ensuring high-quality, relevant content reaches subscribers five days a week. A seasoned media professional since 2012, Alicia brings deep expertise in content creation, digital marketing, and media relations. She specializes in translating complex AI topics into accessible insights for a broad audience, especially around emerging trends and innovations.
A passionate advocate for ethical AI, Alicia is committed to aligning AiNews.com with the latest in responsible AI journalism and advancing the conversation around transparency, safety, and human-centered design.
Alastair Goldfisher, Contributing Podcast Host and Writer
Alastair Goldfisher is a veteran journalist with 30 years of experience covering venture capital, startups and emerging technologies. He was an editor at Venture Capital Journal for nearly 12 years and has contributed to PEHub, Reuters and Silicon Valley Business Journal. Today, he provides content and media services for clients, hosts The Venture Variety Show podcast, and publishes The Venture Lens newsletter on Substack. As a contributing podcast host and writer for AiNews.com, he explores all things AI and the impact it’s having on our society and culture.
Stay Connected with Alastair Goldfisher
📰 Subscribe to his newsletter, The Venture Lens for insights on venture capital, startups, media, and AI-driven storytelling.
🎙️ Listen to his podcast, The Venture Variety Show, featuring conversations with founders, investors, and industry insiders.
Patrick McAndrew, Contributing Writer
Patrick McAndrew is a responsible AI strategist, writer, and actor based in New York City. He is the Founder of the Future of Entertainment Alliance, a new initiative that advocates for human creativity in entertainment as emerging technologies like AI continue to revolutionize the industry. Patrick’s work focuses on the benefits of implementing responsible AI practices with expertise in entertainment and media. He currently works on the responsible AI team at HCLTech and has worked for the Responsible AI Institute and the Entertainment Community Fund.