Sarah’s been an old-school, bay area TechCrunch since August 2011. Her imprints in the field have been apparent, even from her earliest years in office. With more than ten years experience, she’s become a real force in tech journalism. She tackles the joyful complication that is our constantly changing technology environment.
Prior to coming on board with TechCrunch, Sarah spent more than three years at ReadWriteWeb. During her time there, she honed her craft and established a strong foundation in tech journalism. Her accomplished career in information technology traverses several industries including banking, retail, and software. This background provides her with a unique perspective on the technological innovations that mold these industries.
Sarah’s introduction to the world of I.T. She took on projects that required a big-picture thinking about technology and how it can be used in the world. This experience prepared her with a technical skillset. It further enriched her understanding of the ways in which technology enhances or limits the human experience.
As a reporter, she has covered significant trends and developments in technology, often highlighting the importance of responsible innovation. Her reporting is a true testimony to her dedication to understanding the implications of technology on our society and the ethics involved therein.
In all these industries, and beyond, we have seen an increasing dialogue lately about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence (AI). Wikipedia, for example, recently declared its plan to adopt AI technology. The organization focused on explaining that it was not trying to replace human volunteers, but instead augment their efforts.
“Our efforts will use our long-held values, principles, and policies (like privacy and human rights) as a compass: we will take a human-centered approach and will prioritize human agency; we will prioritize using open-source or open-weight AI; we will prioritize transparency; and we will take a nuanced approach to multilinguality, a fundamental part of Wikipedia,” – The organization
This commitment to a human-centered approach is something that defines Sarah’s reporting style. She is known for her outspoken advocacy for transparency and ethical considerations in tech. She has been an advocate for an inclusive, decentralized narrative that centers user agency.
