Lakshmi Varanasi is a journalist whose work focuses on the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the consulting industry. She reports on how major firms — including McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain — are reshaping their strategies, workflows, and client services in response to emerging AI technologies. Her coverage highlights the tension between tradition and transformation, offering readers a clear view into how automation, data science, and machine learning are redefining one of the world’s most influential professional sectors.

Before turning her attention to AI and consulting, Varanasi reported for Slate, Politico, and Reveal, where she covered a wide range of political, economic, and social issues. Her background in investigative and policy‑driven journalism informs her current work, allowing her to contextualize technological change within broader institutional and cultural shifts. She is known for reporting that blends accessibility with depth, making complex technical subjects understandable without sacrificing nuance.

Varanasi’s writing reflects a commitment to examining how technology shapes power, labor, and decision‑making. Through interviews, data‑driven analysis, and on‑the‑ground reporting, she explores the human implications of AI adoption — from workforce restructuring to ethical governance. Her work continues to illuminate the forces reshaping global consulting and the broader economy, offering readers a grounded perspective on the future of work.