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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

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    Designer babies are just one example of the ethical dilemmas faced by the genomics industryDesigner babies are just one example of the ethical dilemmas faced by the genomics industry
    Technology

    Illumina CEO Francis deSouza’s company makes machines that let companies like 23andMe understand their customers’ DNA.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    The experience economy will be a ‘massive business,’ according to Airbnb CEO Brian CheskyThe experience economy will be a ‘massive business,’ according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
    Technology

    Chesky’s vision? To be a “global travel community.”

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Airbnb on regulated cities like New York: It doesn’t seem like the end is in sightAirbnb on regulated cities like New York: It doesn’t seem like the end is in sight
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    CEO Brian Chesky: “I thought it would take a few years.”

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Senator Mark Warner: Beware of regulating U.S. tech companies in a way that gives Chinese tech companies an advantageSenator Mark Warner: Beware of regulating U.S. tech companies in a way that gives Chinese tech companies an advantage
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    Splitting up big tech could create an opening for foreign competitors.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Trump is a ‘good listener’ and other insights from Linda McMahonTrump is a ‘good listener’ and other insights from Linda McMahon
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    Here’s what someone who has known the president for more than 20 years had to say.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    America needs to be the No. 1 tech industry in the world, according to Trump’s small business leader Linda McMahonAmerica needs to be the No. 1 tech industry in the world, according to Trump’s small business leader Linda McMahon
    Technology

    The government should help, but the private sector needs to lead the way.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Here are some of the funniest reactions to GDPRHere are some of the funniest reactions to GDPR
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    It’s too early to say what the long-term effects of the new rules will be, but we do know it made for some great email chains.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Airbnb’s new Stories feature is an attempt to sell a new business line: Travel servicesAirbnb’s new Stories feature is an attempt to sell a new business line: Travel services
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    It’s a move that supports their expansion into selling trip experiences beyond travel accommodations.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Rapid advances in automation mean a lot of workers won’t have the right skillsRapid advances in automation mean a lot of workers won’t have the right skills
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    What’s needed: More workers with technological skills and fewer manual laborers, says a new report from McKinsey.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Google employees are being targeted with this ad urging them to consider their role in making search rankings more fairGoogle employees are being targeted with this ad urging them to consider their role in making search rankings more fair
    Technology

    “Share this message and discuss it with your colleagues.”

    By Shirin Ghaffary