The AI boom is good for people who write about AI. Ask Derek Thompson.
The AI boom is swallowing the US economy. That extends to people who make a living writing, author Derek Thompson tells me.
Derek Thompson, a former Atlantic writer and current Substack founder, has noticed that the most lucrative topics he can write about are those related to artificial intelligence (AI). Thompson, who identifies as an avid analyst, tells journalists that AI-related stories bring him the highest returns compared to other subjects he cares about.
He mentions that while he occasionally battles the pressure to prioritize audience preferences, he ultimately feels more driven to produce content that reflects the current economic climate, where AI investment is skyrocketing and other sectors are suffering.
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