By: Ashley Capoot
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Ashley Capoot is a reporter at CNBC.com covering artificial intelligence and technology. With a focus on themes such as AI platforms, generative AI, and machine learning, she brings insights into the evolving landscape of tech and its legal implications. Ashley has been featured in various outlets, including NBC New York, NBC News, and CNBC.
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Ashley's coverage spans a variety of topics, including technology, stocks, companies, healthcare, and artificial intelligence. She often covers private sector announcements and cites data in her articles.
When reaching out to Ashley Capoot with story ideas or expert commentary, consider providing insights related to technological advancements within the private sector (such as software & SaaS), financial market trends or developments in the healthcare industry. Given her focus on government announcements and political themes as well as stock movements driven by company-specific news or analyst upgrades/downgrades; she may also be interested in pitches related to these subjects.
It is notable that Ashley does not appear to have a specific geographic focus but seems to take an international view of the industries she covers.
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