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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

For the last few weeks, I've been doing in-depth reporting on AI, data centers, and robotics & one thing has emerged: The real China threat may not actually be from AI at all. Find out what my reporting shows over at my Substack & be sure to subscribe: abigailbassett.substack.com/p/the-real-c...

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The Real China Threat Isn't the One You're Being Warned About

A look at the what the deep reporting I’ve done over the last month on AI, robotics, data centers, shows about the “Race Against China”

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The Verge @theverge.com · 29/05/2026

The Luce could be the most universally disliked Ferrari ever unveiled. How did the Maranello-based automaker get it so wrong? Read more from @abigailbassett.bsky.social:

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How Ferrari bungled the design of its first EV

Is Jony Ive to blame?

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Today, in what dystopian hell have we woken up in, the Detroit Auto Show has no automotive debuts, but the U.S. Army is pitching its new Abrams tank as something to cover.... I fucking hate this timeline so much.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

So. Um when did the word spatulas (like those you use for turning over food in a pan) come to mean only scrapers (like those that you use for scraping out batter from a bowl?) I need a new spatula for cooking, and went looking on (the hated) Amazon. Only showed me scrapers. (thread)

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Could not be more thrilled than to announce that I am not at CES this year. 👋👋👋

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Not me over here SERIOUSLY considering resubscribing to Vanity Fair...

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Today, in unbelievable corporate-horseshit: Did you know you cannot downgrade or move your data seamlessly from Intuit's QuickBooks Online (Simple or Essentials) to Solopreneur? EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE THE SAME COMPANY! Oh and there's no phone # to call, either. It's all AI chat.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

What the fuck timeline have we ended up on and how the fuck do we get off of it?

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Even Bloomberg Newsletter writers have cats who step on the keyboard, as proven by this morning's Hyperdrive newsletter by David Welch.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Me to every passenger getting on the flight when I get an upgrade to first: "Please don't hate me, I am only up here because I fly way too much." 🙇🏼‍♀️ Me when I don't catch the upgrade to first: "I hate all you rich mfers so much." 🖕

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

New York understood the assignment! 🙌🙌🙌 (As did VA and NJ!!!!)

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Why I even have to make that announcement is BEYOND me. Like. For real, WTF is wrong with people.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Friendly reminder to dudes on planes: You may think that no one can see you surreptitiously scrolling your "Hidden" photos, but trust me, we can. No one wants to see the nudes of random women you've screenshot, and absolutely no one wants to see your nudes, either. Consider it a public space, creep.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Reason no. 1m why I'll avoid United: Newark Fucking Airport. Come in from an international flight, recheck your bags, & "connections" dumps you back outside TSA with all the other fliers just arriving. United, I'm sorry but as a frequent traveler, that experience will make me not fly your airline.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I cannot seem to find an actual journalist named Jack Nathan (who apparently produces a lot of automotive content for MSN) anywhere... (he's the "author" of this AI slop) www.msn.com/en-us/autos/...

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Always good when MSN is serving up AI slop (check out the three-wheeled Toyota Land Cruiser in the 8th image. www.msn.com/en-us/autos/...

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Sometimes I wish I could just *heart* an email. #deepthoughts

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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Why the ICE raids at a Hyundai #EV plant in Georgia is about a lot more than just immigration ... and how those actions could significantly undermine international investment in U.S. manufacturing. A new piece on @theverge.com by @abigailbassett.bsky.social.

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An ICE raid at an EV factory raises fears about US instability

The chilling effect of an ICE raid.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Hot take for PR pros: Editors turn down freelance stories because "a press release/press trip is not a story." Let's apply that SAME reasoning to PR people pitching C-suite interviews: 15 mins with your client spewing sanitized talking points IS NOT A STORY.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

How the fuck is this not a headline on The Onion?

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Just a friendly reminder: Today is April 1.

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Andrew J. Hawkins @andyjayhawk.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

The Los Angeles protesters were worried about retaliation, writes @abigailbassett.bsky.social

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Call for Sources: Looking for folks on the right who own or are looking to buy a Tesla in support of Trump and Musk's actions. I want to talk to the MAGA supporters who decided to take the EV plunge with Tesla. Please reach out if you want to be a part of my story for The Observer. Deadline, 3/26

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Hey Automaker CEOs, listen up. @chadkirchner.com has some VERY relevant and very well-written advice for you. You need to stand up to this administration STAT. There is far too much at risk. www.kirchnerreport.com/p/an-open-le...

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An Open Letter to Automakers: A Time to Stand

The best time to act might have passed, but the second-best time to act is right now.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I was in Munich last week, and this is my latest piece for @insideevs.com on BMW's massive electric transformation and investment in human capital, tech, and advanced battery research. The co. is doing some incredible things at the cutting edge of electrification. insideevs.com/news/751655/...

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BMW's Next Act: The Ultimate Transformation Of How Cars Are Made

BMW is having to reinvent itself in order to make the high-performance electrified ICE and EV powertrains of tomorrow.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Question for the room given that Google has become the "Do Evil" company and renamed the Gulf of Mexico: How's MapQuest these days? #resist

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

You know what makes all this Trumpism horseshit more dystopian? The fact that every business out there thinks that having a sale or finding "the perfect sandals for vacay" is still fucking relevant, at all. We're 12 days into a fascist takeover of our govt & cos are like "Spend your 💸💸. 🎉🎉🎉" WTAF

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

This is absolutely the correct analysis by @gaytonausa.bsky.social & so well written. Read it & understand just how absolutely unacceptable Musk's behavior & his politics are to both the electric future & the future of democracy in the US and around the world. insideevs.com/features/748...

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Let's Hope Elon Musk Doesn’t Take EVs With Him

Musk’s latest fiasco—and his questionable leadership of Tesla as of late—have the potential to do a lot of damage to the EV market.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I'm out of the country watching the hateful, awful, heartbreaking, bullshit from afar. I felt a huge grief after the election & with this, it's like having that deep wound gleefully reopened repeatedly. This is trauma on a daily, mass scale. Set your media consumption boundaries. Esp social.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Today in Tesla stupidity: Some woman had trouble with her (moronic) Cybertruck and street parked it with flashers on when there's a dealer about a block away. The dealer sent out a GAS-POWERED golf cart to pick her up...and deliver a wheel to the truck, to limp it to the dealer. Way to go, Elon...

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

If you're working through the rubble or near recently burned areas, please, please, please, please, please, wear PPE. N95 or higher masks, clothing and shoe covers, etc. Don't track this stuff into wherever you're staying, your car, etc. I covered 9-11, and this stuff is SO toxic.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

So Moss Landing is now on fire. Battery fire (plant owned by Texas' Vistra Corp.) That area is already dry and there's a red flag warning. Battery fires are very difficult to put out.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

As a climate disaster survivor myself, (Sandy in 2012) these are the things that I wish I knew as I was navigating the insurance/FEMA/donation process. Please share with anyone that might need help. www.instagram.com/reel/DE1Ibxi...

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

This was a tough story to write. My piece on the resilience and compassion of the Altadena community which went up in flames last week, is now up on @fortune.com Please read and share to help these businesses. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

The first of my many stories on #lawildfires @theverge.com I talk w. @watchdutyapp.bsky.social app CTO, David Merritt, about the non-profit's plans to stay free, why they don't scrape/steal user data, won't show ads, or measure dwell time'& how it's saving lives. www.theverge.com/2025/1/11/24...

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How Watch Duty’s wildfire tracking app became a crucial lifeline for LA

“We view what we are doing as a public service,” says the app’s cofounder.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

#callforsources I'm working on a story for Fortune on small businesses impacted by the fires here in LA. It's quick turn, so I'm looking to chat ASAP. We'll talk about the devastation & the hope for the future. My Dms are open. Please share with biz owners who lost everything & want to talk.

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

#freelancejournalists looking for a way to contribute your skills to help those impacted by the LA wildfires, Watch Duty is looking for skilled, ACCURATE reporters to volunteer their time to listen to scanners & report on the current status of fires. Apply: www.watchduty.org/careers?gh_j...

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I'm on hold with Amazon bc they charged me twice for a leaking and broken bottle of soap ....and "Come on, Get Happy" is on loop on the hold music. So far, it's taken me 35 minutes and counting to get my $30 back. How much would it cost in $ per hour for common jobs to get my $30 back? A 🧵

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

CALL FOR SOURCES: I'm looking for people struggling to land "bridge jobs" for a story for The Observer. Bridge jobs are part-time, freelance, or contract gigs that you've taken to up your skills in a certain area, while you transition between jobs or make a career change. Drop me a note here!

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hey new friends and followers! I'm the founder of the weekly Six-Figure Journalism Jobs Newsletter that goes out to paid ($5 per month) subscribers each Wednesday! I've created a starter pack of editors, publications and journalists who regularly share calls & jobs. go.bsky.app/GyRb6np

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Abigail Bassett @abigailbassett.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The correct take @theverge.com on why Sam Altman's note taking advice is crap. www.theverge.com/2024/11/25/2...

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I have some notes on Sam Altman’s note-taking advice

Note to self.

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