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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Why no one really knows how many jobs automation will replace
    Technology

    Even the experts disagree exactly how much tech like AI will change our workforce.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Inequality in Silicon Valley is getting worse: Wages are down for everyone but the top 10 percentInequality in Silicon Valley is getting worse: Wages are down for everyone but the top 10 percent
    Technology

    In America’s tech capital, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    A former WeWork employee is suing the company over alleged sexual assaults fueled by ‘frat-boy culture’A former WeWork employee is suing the company over alleged sexual assaults fueled by ‘frat-boy culture’
    Technology

    The employee says she was sexually assaulted by fellow employees on two occasions and was fired after reporting it. WeWork denies the allegations.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    SoftBank has a lot to worry about if it strikes this deal with WeWorkSoftBank has a lot to worry about if it strikes this deal with WeWork
    Technology

    Here are some of the hazards that could trip up either side over the next few weeks.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Is this robot really going to replace a security guard?Is this robot really going to replace a security guard?
    Technology

    Or is it just an expensive office toy?

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Bird’s new scooter delivery service could become a clever hack around city regulationBird’s new scooter delivery service could become a clever hack around city regulation
    Technology

    If Bird can’t leave its scooters anywhere, it can deliver a scooter to your home or office.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    California is officially the first state that will try to require companies like Apple, Facebook and Alphabet to add more women to their boardsCalifornia is officially the first state that will try to require companies like Apple, Facebook and Alphabet to add more women to their boards
    Technology

    Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill into law today, but it could face legal challenges from companies.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    AI-produced artwork is moving from the fringes into the high art worldAI-produced artwork is moving from the fringes into the high art world
    Technology

    But is it replacing or just supplementing artists’ capacity for creative expression?

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    In Apple’s hometown of Cupertino, a debate over the fate of an old mall epitomizes Silicon Valley’s class divideIn Apple’s hometown of Cupertino, a debate over the fate of an old mall epitomizes Silicon Valley’s class divide
    Technology

    Who gets to live in one of Silicon Valley’s richest cities?

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Why Crate and Barrel is partnering with  rising digital competitor Zola: Customers ‘want to shop where they want to shop’Why Crate and Barrel is partnering with  rising digital competitor Zola: Customers ‘want to shop where they want to shop’
    Technology

    Retailers who don’t keep up with a digitally savvy millennial customer base will lose out, according to Zola CEO Shan-Lyn Ma.

    By Shirin Ghaffary