⭐ WWU Alum Spotlight
An Era of Insight
Focuses on working better with AI and building data literacy. Written by someone who was sitting where you are not long ago — that perspective matters. A great first subscription.
News Sources
Stay Informed
In-depth AI coverage from one of the most respected names in technology journalism. Check if your library has free student access.
Long-form reporting on AI's cultural, political, and technological impact. Good for the bigger picture.
NPR Technology
News + Podcast
Balanced, accessible coverage from a public media perspective. Also available as a podcast — great for commutes.
The Verge — AI
News
Accessible tech and AI news without heavy jargon. Good for keeping up with product launches and industry moves.
Ars Technica — AI
News
Technically detailed but digestible. Good if you want to go one level deeper than most news coverage.
VentureBeat AI
News
Business and industry angle on AI. Useful for understanding how companies are actually adopting and investing in AI.
Reuters — AI
News
Reliable reporting on AI policy and industry news. Good source when you need something credible to cite.
Substacks
Go Deeper
Critical AI literacy: ethics, empathy, and the human cost of automation. Includes practical exercises every post. Highly recommended for this course.
How some companies consistently outperform. Big-picture thinking on technology, business, and the science of getting things done. More business-oriented than most AI Substacks.
Weekly deep dives on AI research and policy. One of the most-read newsletters in the field — gives you a sense of what practitioners are paying attention to.
Practical guidance on using AI in learning and work. Written by a business school professor actively experimenting with AI in the classroom. Very relevant to this course.
Accessible, rigorous writing on what AI can and can't actually do. One of the clearest voices on separating real capability from hype. Read this when you want to think, not just catch up.
Practical AI frameworks for data careers — how to use AI to learn faster, work smarter, and grow professionally. Weekly posts that bridge technical skill and career strategy.
Where to Start
Most Substacks are free — subscribe with your student email. If you're new to AI news, start with An Era of Insight for a student perspective or The Focused Data Scientist for practical career-focused AI frameworks. For a more critical lens, Slow AI pairs especially well with this course. The Geek Way is the most business-oriented pick if that's your angle.