The Verge hires Hayden Field as senior AI reporter

Hayden Field is joining The Verge as a senior AI reporter, where she will lead coverage of the biggest names in AI — including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Apple, and others — while also reporting on how these tools are being used, how they’re reshaping society, and how regulators are responding. Field joins The Verge from CNBC, where she closely tracked the rise of generative AI and the companies determining its future. She begins her role today.

“AI has the potential to be a fundamental shift in how we interact with technology and what we think computers can do,” said Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge. “Hayden’s reporting has consistently delivered insightful coverage of AI’s most pressing developments, and her deep sourcing and sharp analysis will be vital as The Verge continues to expand its AI coverage.”

During her time at CNBC, Field reported on a wide array of topics, from corporate developments and regulatory scrutiny to ethical considerations and technological advancements. She’s covered Elon Musk’s xAI and its ambitious plans to raise billions to build a massive AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia hardware, analyzed the FTC’s inquiry into major AI firms like OpenAI, Amazon, and Microsoft, and investigated internal challenges at OpenAI, including employee concerns over equity donations amid the company’s soaring valuation.

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