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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Tech Fuels New York Economic Growth
Julie Samuels, president and CEO of Tech:NYC, explains what makes New York stand out as a home for startups and tech development. She joins Caroline Hyde on 'Bloomberg Technology.' (Source: Bloomberg)
New York Post
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
OpenAI is Changing New York's Tech Landscape
The Post's Lydia Moynihan sits down with Julie Samuels, the executive director of TechNYC, and discusses the evolution of New York City's tech ecosystem since the organization's inception in 2016. Samuels highlights how the city's tech sector has grown from an optimistic, emerging field to a powerful industry that now competes with Silicon Valley. She explains the benefits of New York's diverse tech landscape, where tech companies are integrated into various industries beyond just tech, such as design and finance. Samuels also touches on the impact of AI on the city's job market, noting that New York currently leads the country in open AI positions. Finally, the conversation delves into the political tensions surrounding large tech companies, referencing the Amazon HQ2 controversy, and emphasizes that, despite challenges, tech jobs are essential to the city's economic future.
