Danielle Abril
@danielleabril.bsky.social
Tech at work writer @washingtonpost. Texas native 🤠. Dancer 💃🏻. Geek 🤓. Danielle.Abril@washpost.com
In case you missed it this weekend, I talked to analysts and economists about what we're seeing from the nation's largest employers Amazon and Walmart given their focus on AI and what we should expect from other companies as a result.
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The nation’s largest employers are putting their workers on notice
Amazon and Walmart are among firms warning employees of layoffs or disruption from AI as leaders across corporate America talk of increasing efficiency.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
In case you missed it this weekend, I talked to analysts and economists about what we're seeing from the nation's largest employers Amazon and Walmart given their focus on AI and what we should expect from other companies as a result.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Have you heard of '996' It's a grind culture that AI startups are now advertising in their job postings. I spoke to a bunch of startups to understand more about 996, what it looks like, and why they do it. Read more about it in my latest story. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Why these companies insist on a 72-hour work week
Start-ups are promoting hardcore cultures such as “996,” meaning working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, as they race to compete in AI.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Have you heard of '996' It's a grind culture that AI startups are now advertising in their job postings. I spoke to a bunch of startups to understand more about 996, what it looks like, and why they do it. Read more about it in my latest story. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
While there are still a lot of questions about Trump's new H-1B visa policy, companies are already starting to weight potential alternatives to hiring high-skilled immigrants. My latest explores the options lawyers and advisors are outlining for their clients.
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How companies might avoid Trump’s new $100k visa
The new fee targeted at new H-1B visas could spur employers to seek other paths to acquiring high-skilled workers abroad.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
While there are still a lot of questions about Trump's new H-1B visa policy, companies are already starting to weight potential alternatives to hiring high-skilled immigrants. My latest explores the options lawyers and advisors are outlining for their clients.
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Pleased to talk with WaPo tech writer @danielleabril.bsky.social about the impact of the AI boom on the translation world. This International Translation Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate all that translation does to foster human connection. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
AI is taking on live translations. But jobs and meaning are getting lost.
New artificial intelligence-driven capabilities are expected to accelerate the shift from translation done by humans to machines.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Pleased to talk with WaPo tech writer @danielleabril.bsky.social about the impact of the AI boom on the translation world. This International Translation Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate all that translation does to foster human connection. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
I recently connected with professional translators to get a sense of how AI is impacting their jobs. Not only are they concerned about AI, but machine translation has been impacting them for years. Read my latest to see what's happening as AI translation features continue to roll out.
AI is taking on live translations. But jobs and meaning are getting lost.
New artificial intelligence-driven capabilities are expected to accelerate the shift from translation done by humans to machines.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I recently connected with professional translators to get a sense of how AI is impacting their jobs. Not only are they concerned about AI, but machine translation has been impacting them for years. Read my latest to see what's happening as AI translation features continue to roll out.
ICYMI, earlier this week I teamed up with Washington Post labor reporter Lauren Gurley to look into what's going on with H-1Bs following President Trump's latest announcement to charge a $100,000 fee for the work visa.
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Trump administration to get tough on companies that misuse the H-1B visa
The Labor Department said it would take the unusual step to open investigations into companies that abuse the H-1B visa program.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ICYMI, earlier this week I teamed up with Washington Post labor reporter Lauren Gurley to look into what's going on with H-1Bs following President Trump's latest announcement to charge a $100,000 fee for the work visa.
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I've been covering the shift from remote work to RTO mandates for 4 years now. This past week we saw three more major employers release new return-to-office policies. It appears the landscape on flexible work is still shifting. Read my latest here:
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Another wave of return-to-office crackdowns is coming
More companies are cracking down on flexibility and requiring more in-office work, with some threatening consequences for noncompliance.
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September 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I've been covering the shift from remote work to RTO mandates for 4 years now. This past week we saw three more major employers release new return-to-office policies. It appears the landscape on flexible work is still shifting. Read my latest here:
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In the era of AI, labor unions are pushing back more than ever. After Trump rolled back the AI legislative strategy of his predecessor, the battle moved to the states. So activists are pushing AI laws and worker protections state-by-state. Read my latest.
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Labor unions mobilize to challenge advance of algorithms in workplaces
Labor groups are trying to slow the advance of disruptive AI technology into workplaces, with the AFL-CIO and others trying to help state legislators pass AI laws.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In the era of AI, labor unions are pushing back more than ever. After Trump rolled back the AI legislative strategy of his predecessor, the battle moved to the states. So activists are pushing AI laws and worker protections state-by-state. Read my latest.
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ICYMI yesterday: I spoke to several people who have decided to pursue new AI degrees as they prepare for the workforce of tomorrow. Universities and companies are offering education for AI-era jobs. Read more about what that looks like in my latest story. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
These workers don’t fear artificial intelligence. They’re getting degrees in it.
Working professionals and young people are investing in artificial intelligence courses, programs and degrees as the technology promises to transform jobs.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
ICYMI yesterday: I spoke to several people who have decided to pursue new AI degrees as they prepare for the workforce of tomorrow. Universities and companies are offering education for AI-era jobs. Read more about what that looks like in my latest story. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Great @danielleabril.bsky.social article about unions, workers, and AI that features today's @poweratwork.bsky.social
blogcast and a quote and background from me.
Read: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... (paywall).
Blogcast will be released at 10am ET today on poweratwork.us.
blogcast and a quote and background from me.
Read: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... (paywall).
Blogcast will be released at 10am ET today on poweratwork.us.
Labor unions mobilize to challenge advance of algorithms in workplaces
Labor groups are trying to slow the advance of disruptive AI technology into workplaces, with the AFL-CIO and others trying to help state legislators pass AI laws.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Great @danielleabril.bsky.social article about unions, workers, and AI that features today's @poweratwork.bsky.social
blogcast and a quote and background from me.
Read: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... (paywall).
Blogcast will be released at 10am ET today on poweratwork.us.
blogcast and a quote and background from me.
Read: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... (paywall).
Blogcast will be released at 10am ET today on poweratwork.us.
How the AI boom is reenergizing San Francisco, one of the slowest US cities to recover from the pandemic, with rising foot traffic and new commercial leases (Danielle Abril/Washington Post)
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July 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
If you've been to S.F. recently, you might've noticed a little more buzz around town. That buzz has spurred investors to pour more capital into the region, intensified the battle for talent, and driven up rental costs. How the AI boom is playing out in S.F.
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AI intensifies battle for talent, housing and investments in San Francisco
The AI momentum isn’t stopping and it’s bringing workers, venture capital money and life back to San Francisco.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
If you've been to S.F. recently, you might've noticed a little more buzz around town. That buzz has spurred investors to pour more capital into the region, intensified the battle for talent, and driven up rental costs. How the AI boom is playing out in S.F.
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Two years ago, I did a story on AI that could summarize and even attend meetings for you. Those features have become so popular that sometimes there's more AI in meetings than people! @lisabonos.bsky.social chronicled the latest trend (small assist from me).
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No one likes meetings. They’re sending their AI note takers instead.
Artificial intelligence apps that record and summarize meetings can tempt workers into skipping calls, leaving humans who join in the company of silent bots.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Two years ago, I did a story on AI that could summarize and even attend meetings for you. Those features have become so popular that sometimes there's more AI in meetings than people! @lisabonos.bsky.social chronicled the latest trend (small assist from me).
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Jobseekers say they're experiencing something new in their job hunts: They're being screened by AI agents via phone call and video. Read my latest about AI virtual recruiters and what to expect. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
To get your next job, you may need to face an AI recruiter first
Virtual recruiters, or conversational AI agents, are making screening calls for some jobs, speeding up the hiring process and confusing some job candidates.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Jobseekers say they're experiencing something new in their job hunts: They're being screened by AI agents via phone call and video. Read my latest about AI virtual recruiters and what to expect. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
ICYMI last week: More and more company executives are sounding warning bells about the future of AI at work. Amazon's head honcho was the latest to join the chorus of leaders saying AI is going to disrupt the way we work or maybe even replace us. Read more.
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Bosses want you to know AI is coming for your job
CEOs and corporate leaders are warning AI will eliminate or disrupt people’s jobs, raising uncertainty and unemployment fears for workers.
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June 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
ICYMI last week: More and more company executives are sounding warning bells about the future of AI at work. Amazon's head honcho was the latest to join the chorus of leaders saying AI is going to disrupt the way we work or maybe even replace us. Read more.
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People are increasingly using ChatGPT and other chatbots to help them at work, especially for brainstorming. I talked to AI experts and software engineers to get tips on how to get the best results. Read my latest!
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How to better brainstorm with ChatGPT in five steps
ChatGPT can be a useful brainstorming partner or impede the diversity of ideas depending on how you use the AI.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
People are increasingly using ChatGPT and other chatbots to help them at work, especially for brainstorming. I talked to AI experts and software engineers to get tips on how to get the best results. Read my latest!
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We're all seeing signs of a slowing economy, but what happens when that collides with a boom in AI. For my latest story, I spoke with economists and experts who understand wide impact AI could have on jobs, and how companies have historically reacted. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Why companies may soon accelerate replacing jobs with AI
Tough economic conditions could be the catalyst for AI adoption in corporate America as more companies turn to automation, economists predict.
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June 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We're all seeing signs of a slowing economy, but what happens when that collides with a boom in AI. For my latest story, I spoke with economists and experts who understand wide impact AI could have on jobs, and how companies have historically reacted. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Lately I've been watching a number of companies make internal AI-first directives and post about it publicly. So I explored what these trends tell us about the future of work. Read more here. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
No AI, no job. These companies are requiring workers to use the tech.
Employees are expected to use artificial intelligence at Shopify, Box and Duolingo as executives shift towards the future.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Lately I've been watching a number of companies make internal AI-first directives and post about it publicly. So I explored what these trends tell us about the future of work. Read more here. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
My latest story analyzes the efficacy the emails Elon Musk is demanding from federal workers. In them, he asks workers to bullet five things they did each week or lose their jobs. I spoke with HR experts who mulled over the somewhat surprising strategy. Read more here.
Why HR experts say Musk’s ‘5 things’ emails won’t work
The Trump administration’s plan to continue asking employees for five weekly bullet points might do more to create confusion than efficiency, HR experts say.
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March 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
My latest story analyzes the efficacy the emails Elon Musk is demanding from federal workers. In them, he asks workers to bullet five things they did each week or lose their jobs. I spoke with HR experts who mulled over the somewhat surprising strategy. Read more here.
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The gutting of a longstanding civil rights bulwark in the federal government has begun. In the 60s, civil rights reforms began with the federal government. Six decades later, so is their dismantling w/ @hannahnatanson.bsky.social and @danielleabril.bsky.social
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Trump officials start gutting civil rights offices, as part of DOGE’s secret plan
Legal experts said that unwinding a civil rights-era bulwark designed to safeguard employees’ rights removes a crucial check on institutional power.
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February 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The gutting of a longstanding civil rights bulwark in the federal government has begun. In the 60s, civil rights reforms began with the federal government. Six decades later, so is their dismantling w/ @hannahnatanson.bsky.social and @danielleabril.bsky.social
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My latest story explores the latest data on the return-to-office. And the results show a clear trend: A record number of people are working from the office since the start of the pandemic.
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In-office work at highest level since 2020, as companies pull back on remote
With more mandates taking effect, a record number of people are working from the office since the beginning of the pandemic.
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February 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My latest story explores the latest data on the return-to-office. And the results show a clear trend: A record number of people are working from the office since the start of the pandemic.
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So much talk about AI agents lately. But also ...
Uh-oh AI: Operator, the new 'helper' agent from OpenAI, bought 12 eggs without my permission. And it paid $32 for them!
I test a lot of new tech. This is the first time a rogue computer cost me real-world $$.
Deats & some impressive Operator things in my @washingtonpost.com column: wapo.st/3CBSHuR
I test a lot of new tech. This is the first time a rogue computer cost me real-world $$.
Deats & some impressive Operator things in my @washingtonpost.com column: wapo.st/3CBSHuR
February 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So much talk about AI agents lately. But also ...
My latest story crosses the public and private sectors to explore the employer/employee power struggle as a whole. Not everyone is changing course from their more flexible, employee-friendly cultures, but some decidedly are. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Bosses are exerting their power. What Trump’s crackdown could mean for your job.
President Donald Trump’s crack down on federal employees adds strength to a new trend that’s harder on workers.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My latest story crosses the public and private sectors to explore the employer/employee power struggle as a whole. Not everyone is changing course from their more flexible, employee-friendly cultures, but some decidedly are. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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@danielleabril.bsky.social's story on #remote first companies versus the "return to office" crowd starts with @bsky.app itself, with @pfrazee.com and @rose.bsky.team sharing how they've been able to scale hiring talented engineers and build practices that work for distributed teams!
"We’re able to achieve more."
Airbnb's Iain Roberts gets it: firms focused on HOW work gets done, not WHERE, are reaping better results. More innovation, faster to market, productivity and more engaged employees.
Thrilled to support Airbnb on their journey:
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Airbnb's Iain Roberts gets it: firms focused on HOW work gets done, not WHERE, are reaping better results. More innovation, faster to market, productivity and more engaged employees.
Thrilled to support Airbnb on their journey:
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These companies innovate and collaborate without office mandates
While some big companies are calling workers back to the office, others are embracing change to make hybrid and remote models work.
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January 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
@danielleabril.bsky.social's story on #remote first companies versus the "return to office" crowd starts with @bsky.app itself, with @pfrazee.com and @rose.bsky.team sharing how they've been able to scale hiring talented engineers and build practices that work for distributed teams!
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These companies innovate and collaborate without office mandates
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These companies innovate and collaborate without office mandates
While some big companies are calling workers back to the office, others are embracing change to make hybrid and remote models work.
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December 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM
These companies innovate and collaborate without office mandates
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