Michael Hastings
Technical Director & AI Architect
Michael Hastings is the founder of ClarityShare and a specialist in Digital Strategy. He focuses on aligning business goals with the technical requirements of modern search engines.
For the past seven years, Michael has led Technical Product Strategy for major media organizations. He has managed organic growth systems for high-traffic properties, moving beyond basic SEO to build sustainable structural authority.
Today, he helps businesses navigate the shift to AI-assisted operations. His work focuses on "Industrial AI"—applying large language models to practical workflows in industries like logistics, defense, and manufacturing.
Speaking
Regular speaker on the future of search, AI-driven discovery, and the intersection of journalism and technology.
Press & Media
Featured expert on algorithmic bias, large language models, and the evolving landscape of digital media.
Leadership
7+ years directing strategy for Fortune 500 media companies, managing cross-functional teams of engineers and analysts.
Recent Thinking
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Why Charleston is Becoming the East Coast's AI Capital
Forget Silicon Valley. The real AI revolution is happening in the ports, logistics hubs, and defense contractors of the Lowcountry.
Agentic AI: The Shift from Chatbots to Autonomous Workers
Why 2026 is the year AI stops just talking and starts doing. A deep dive into the architecture of autonomous enterprise agents.