This week's edition of The Byte is a little different. We're opening the floor to new contributors. Below, Managing Editor Josh Evans breaks down what The Byte is, what we publish, and how to pitch us. If you've got an idea you can back up, we want to hear it.
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We Want YOU! (To Write)
The Byte is The AI Collective's premier thought leadership publication, featuring guest contributors who are experts in our network, hosted by The AI Collective Newsletter. Every Tuesday, we publish a guest essay from an author you'll recognize in your inbox — someone at the front lines of AI, whether they're a recognized leader in the field or a newer voice with something substantive to contribute.
We're looking for new writers, and we're accepting pitches through March 31st.
What The Byte is about
The Byte is where accomplished and up-and-coming voices offer counterfactual takes on pressing topics that matter for the AI dialogue. Every piece is exclusive to The AI Collective, meaning you're reading it here first and never finding something repurposed from somewhere else. Our authors cover everything from current events to topics that haven't hit the mainstream yet, breaking down what's happening and what it means.
Here are a few recent examples of standout pieces:
What we're looking for
Topics of interest to our readership might include:
AI and the economy
AI safety, policy, ethics, and governance
Emerging capabilities and technological breakthroughs
New tools and how they're being used
Sectoral applications (medicine, healthcare, education, and beyond)
These articles are strictly non-promotional and will never be an advertisement.
A note for prospective writers: The Byte is not an opinion section. This is not the place to share your takes alone. Every claim should be grounded in something observable, measurable, or sourced. If you can't point to the evidence, it's not ready for The Byte. A strong piece has a clear thesis in the first 10-15% of the draft and a crisp ending that tells the reader what changes now.
How to submit your article
Send us a pitch of 100 words or less through the submission form by March 31st. A strong pitch includes a thesis in 1-2 sentences, 3-5 bullets for the argument, and a note on what evidence you'll bring. If we want you to write, a member of our team will be in touch.
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About Josh Evans
Josh is a Managing Editor at The AI Collective Newsletter and leads content for The Byte. Outside of AIC, Josh works in Content Protection at Spotify.