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Ernie Piper is an investigative journalist that writes about conspiracy theories, digital culture, and travel. He grew up in Alaska, lived in Istanbul for a long time, and now lives in London.

Ernie Piper

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Why BookTok is freaking out over Google Docs

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Massive new big tech lawsuit demands restitution for cost of ‘youth health crisis’ social media offloaded onto schools, teachers

Mariam Sharia is a writer and editor at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

Tech

What is the Reddit blackout, and why should I care?

Sabah Gurmat is a freelance journalist presently based in Mumbai, India. She has been writing primarily on issues of law, human rights, and the intersection of tech with civil liberties.

Sabah Gurmat

Cow vigilantes are flooding social media with videos of violent crimes—and becoming celebrities online

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘Just straight-up shock’: State-mandated university bans on TikTok are fraying students’ connections to the world

Simone Fontana is an Italian freelance journalist covering disinformation, online communities, and digital issues.

Simone Fontana

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Italy is leading the fight against AI—and could prompt EU-wide action

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

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This bizarre YouTube channel is racking up views on celebrity obituaries—for people who are still alive

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

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You will not be jailed for 20 years if you use TikTok after its banned—despite internet fear-mongering

Luna Danielle

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‘Not me thinking automatic sinks are just constantly defective’: Black woman says automatic faucet doesn’t work for her—it works for white paper towel

Viola Stefanello is a Milan-based journalist covering tech and culture for Italian newspaper Il Post. Her work has also been published in Wired and Rolling Stone among others.

Viola Stefanello

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Koo wants to replace Twitter—but can’t shake its reputation as a home for dictators

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘They asked for $20 an hour and Carl’s Jr said bet’: Carl’s Jr. customer orders meal via A.I. assistant in drive-thru

Chris Stokel-Walker is a U.K.-based journalist and the author of TikTok Boom (2021) and YouTubers (2019).

Chris Stokel-Walker

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Culture

Twitter’s menswear advice-toting main character is really sorry you’re seeing his tweets

Jacob Seitz is a freelance journalist originally from Columbus, Ohio, interested in the intersection of culture and politics.

Jacob Seitz

Facebook approved ad calling for violence in Brazil even after riots broke out

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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Technology