
John Miley
John Miley is a Senior Associate Editor at The Kiplinger Letter. He mainly covers technology, telecom and education, but will jump on other important business topics as needed. In his role, he provides timely forecasts about emerging technologies, business trends and government regulations. He also edits stories for the weekly publication and has written and edited e-mail newsletters.
He joined Kiplinger in August 2010 as a reporter for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, where he wrote stories, fact-checked articles and researched investing data. After two years at the magazine, he moved to the Letter, where he has been for the last decade. He holds a BA from Bates College and a master’s degree in magazine journalism from Northwestern University, where he specialized in business reporting. An avid runner and a former decathlete, he has written about fitness and competed in triathlons.
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The Future of AI-Powered EmailThe Kiplinger Letter Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence capabilities to conquer overflowing inboxes. Can it improve workplace communication?
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Companies Are Betting Big on Satellite InternetThe Kiplinger Letter How much extra would you pay for satellite internet direct to your phone? That’s the $100 billion question satellite companies are asking these days.
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The Overlooked Chips Powering the AI BoomThe Kiplinger Letter Artificial intelligence is stoking demand for power semiconductors. But Chinese competition, surprise shortages and lackluster investment are looming risks.
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The Space Sector Prepares to Blast OffThe Kiplinger Letter Space companies are buzzing with excitement over a series of tailwinds set to lift juggernaut SpaceX, start-ups and once-struggling legacy players.
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The Hottest AI Apps Consumers Are Actually UsingThe Kiplinger Letter Though Sora’s demise proves it’s not easy starting a new consumer AI app, many AI tools are seeing rapid adoption.
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Artificial Intelligence is Sparking a Revolution in WarfareThe Kiplinger Letter Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new data-centric era of warfare. Here's an overview of AI's military uses and emerging trends.
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5 Things to Know about the Pentagon-Anthropic FeudThe Kiplinger Letter Expect higher prices for smartphones and PCs as sellers grapple with a severe global memory shortage.
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AI Race for Memory Chips Drives High Prices for TechThe Kiplinger Letter Expect higher prices for smartphones and PCs as sellers grapple with a severe global memory shortage.
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Why AI Superiority is Measured in GigawattsThe Kiplinger Letter The artificial intelligence arms race hinges on unprecedented demands for computing power and electricity. Could anything change that?
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How AI Chatbots Can Secretly Give Biased AdviceThe Kiplinger Letter “Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how to fend off the growing threat.
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AI Sparks Existential Crisis for Software StocksThe Kiplinger Letter Fears that SaaS subscription software could be rendered obsolete by artificial intelligence make investors jittery.
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A Scary Emerging AI ThreatThe Kiplinger Letter An emerging public health issue caused by artificial intelligence poses a new national security threat. Expect AI-induced psychosis to gain far more attention.
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The New Reality for EntertainmentThe Kiplinger Letter The entertainment industry is shifting as movie and TV companies face fierce competition, fight for attention and cope with artificial intelligence.
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Humanoid Robots Are About to be Put to the TestThe Kiplinger Letter Robot makers are in a full-on sprint to take over factories, warehouses and homes, but lofty visions of rapid adoption are outpacing the technology’s reality.
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Disney’s Risky Acceptance of AI VideosThe Kiplinger Letter Disney will let fans run wild with AI-generated videos of its top characters. The move highlights the uneasy partnership between AI companies and Hollywood.
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AI Appliances Aren’t Exciting Buyers…YetThe Kiplinger Letter Artificial intelligence is being embedded into all sorts of appliances. Now sellers need to get customers to care about AI-powered laundry.
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The AI Boom Will Lift IT Spending Next YearThe Kiplinger Letter 2026 will be one of strongest years for the IT industry since the PC boom and early days of the Web in the mid-1990s.
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Amid Mounting Uncertainty: Five Forecasts About AIThe Kiplinger Letter With the risk of overspending on AI data centers hotly debated, here are some forecasts about AI that we can make with some confidence.
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Worried About an AI Bubble? Here’s What You Need to KnowThe Kiplinger Letter Though AI is a transformative technology, it’s worth paying attention to the rising economic and financial risks. Here’s some guidance to navigate AI’s future.
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Will AI Videos Disrupt Social Media?The Kiplinger Letter With the introduction of OpenAI’s new AI social media app, Sora, the internet is about to be flooded with startling AI-generated videos.
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Apple Readies for AI Upgrade with New iPhonesThe Kiplinger Letter The tech giant has stumbled when it comes to artificial intelligence, but a new batch of iPhones will help it make headway.
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How Consumers Are Tinkering with Cutting-Edge AIThe Kiplinger Letter Companies launching artificial intelligence tools are jostling for consumer attention. Some products are already building a deep connection with users.
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Small Businesses Are Racing to Use AIThe Kiplinger Letter Spurred on by competitive pressures, small businesses are racing to adopt AI. A recent snapshot shows the technology’s day-to-day uses.
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How AI Puts Company Data at RiskThe Kiplinger Letter Cybersecurity professionals are racing to ward off AI threats while also using AI tools to shore up defenses.
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