Back in the Saddle: What to Expect from BSE in 2025
Plus, a little bit about what happened to me in 2024
Well, here we are in 2025. Saying "I fell off the horse with regular writing" doesn't quite capture it. It's more like I fell off, watched the horse gallop a quarter mile away, and stood there dazed, wondering where I was. What can I say? 2024 was one hell of a year.
For 2025, I'm getting back in the saddle with a more sustainable content calendar. As many of you know, I typically write longer pieces—which I love doing—but staring down 1,000 words can be intimidating. So I'm adjusting my approach:
One long-form post per month, diving deep into responsible AI, AI governance, and other complex topics that deserve thorough exploration
One medium-length post monthly, covering AI case studies, notable news stories, and topics that can be effectively addressed in fewer words
Monthly round-ups highlighting work from other Substackers and relevant sources across the web
One short post per month exploring the fun, positive sides to the AI revolution.
One thing I want to change from last year: BSE became more doom-and-gloom about AI than I intended. While we need to address AI's challenges, there are also exciting developments worth celebrating. I want to strike a better balance in covering both perspectives.
You can expect the first article under this new format this week. I'm excited to share it with you.
Now, about 2024—what a journey it was. Late 2023 brought what seemed like my dream opportunity: launching an AI Governance and Privacy program at my company as we prepared to spin out from our parent company. After years of working toward this goal, it was finally happening. Then, just months into 2024, plans changed. The spin-out was canceled, my position became redundant, and I was laid off.
I got lucky, though, and I landed a new role as a Director of Product. While not in privacy and AI governance, I remained in cybersecurity. I love my new company, but I still miss those six months in my dream role.
During this professional hiccup, my husband and I decided to act on years of discussions about moving somewhere with better weather. The layoff became our catalyst, and we relocated four states and 600+ miles away. Between losing a job, starting a new one, and making an interstate move, writing naturally took a back seat.
But now, with all that behind us, I'm ready to return to writing. As always, thank you for reading and subscribing. I appreciate each of you, and I'm looking forward to making 2025 a great year together.