Jeff Rumage
Staff Reporter at Built In
Expertise: Aerospace, Tech News, Human Resources, Professional Development and Workplace Culture
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jeff Rumage is a Built In staff reporter covering workplace culture in the tech industry. Before joining Built In in 2021, he worked as a reporter and editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Patch and the Oconomowoc Enterprise. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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A smartphone with the OpenAI logo is pictured in front of a larger image with the OpenAI logo.
OpenAI got “distracted by side quests” and is now refocusing on enterprise tools that generate revenue. We take inventory of all of the company’s side projects, including the ones it’s recently abandoned.
A photo of the Anduril logo on one of its office buildings.
By funding its own software-centered product development, the defensetech startup is reshaping how the U.S. builds and buys its weapons.
The Kalshi app loads on a smartphone.
Kalshi turns real-world uncertainty into financial derivatives. This growing prediction market allows users to trade on everything from interest rate decisions to rainfall totals — all within a federally regulated financial exchange.
A recruiter uses a magnifying glass to examine an applicant's online profile.
AI tools are increasingly citing LinkedIn posts and articles, reshaping how professionals get discovered. Learn how to optimize your profile and content to boost visibility, attract recruiters and stand out.
The Terafab logo is displayed on a smartphone screen placed on a reflective surface with blue light projections.
Elon Musk is building his own chipmaking operation from scratch in a moonshot bid to single-handedly produce more computing power than the entire semiconductor industry combined.
A human finger and a robotic finger touch opposite ends of a lightbulb.
As companies begin factoring AI implementation into performance reviews, employees are being asked to prove its impact. Here’s how to quantify your results, explain your approach and show how your use of AI drives real business value.
Workers using team collaboration tools.
From messaging and video conferencing to project management and shared workspaces, we’ll break down some of the most popular collaboration tools — and how to choose the right option for your team.
A group of young professionals type prompts into AI chatbots.
AI was supposed to level the workplace playing field, but it’s causing a deeper disconnect. It’s time for intergenerational teams that pair digital fluency with human wisdom.
A graduation cap sits on top of a college diploma.
Computer science enrollment fell more than any other college major this school year amid fears of AI displacement. Some students see engineering as less susceptible to automation, while others are seeking specialized degrees to ride the AI wave.
A person working on their laptop with a red face, as if they are experiencing frustration
AI promised to cut hours from the workday, but workers are logging in more time than ever, leading to rising levels of burnout. Here's what’s driving it — and how workers and employers can respond.
A child uses social media on a smartphone.
With Australia leading the charge, countries around the world are moving to block children from social media. But enforcing age restrictions is proving difficult — especially in the U.S., where courts have repeatedly shut down similar laws.
Collage of people getting laid off from a business
2025 was a record year for layoffs, but how much of those cuts were caused by AI? Experts say most companies lack AI systems capable of replacing workers, suggesting cuts may be driven more by financial pressures.