Mack DeGeurin

Freelance tech policy reporter, with work in Gizmodo, PopSci, The Guardian, and more. Host of The Future is Ow podcast. Hit me up at [email protected]

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@VinceBeiser Thanks for writing the book! I really enjoyed it

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@JessicaBoddy Damn, that’s dope

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@ChaseWisely Ah thanks for the heads up! Will get that fixed

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R.I.P. TikTok

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@b_cavello Hey, yes I’m at [email protected]

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

A.I. and robotics are transforming our economy.

Working people should benefit from this increased productivity, not just billionaires.

It’s time for a 32-hour workweek.

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New story from me @guardian . I dove into 23andMe’s massive data breach and spoke to a customer who believes data related to his genetic heritage was used to place him on a curated, dark web “hit list.”

#CyberSecurity

https://t.co/B7t84pvkUC

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Around 100 activists in New York are currently protesting @hulu decision to run a controversial, AI generated ad that claimed Gaza would be a resort destination if not for Hamas

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“While time spent playing chords was linked to a higher desire for casual sex, this did not necessarily translate into a higher number of sexual partners.”

Researchers showing guitar nerds no mercy

https://t.co/MhoqGNitzX

[Jason Kint @jason_kint]

ok, I've now read the full NYT complaint filed this morning vs OpenAI and Microsoft. I'm impressed - it's future-focused around fair value for work vital to democracy. It also contains 220k pages of exhibits although the pages of Ex J stood out to me. more on that in a minute. /1

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I genuinely didn’t expect this would ever happen but proud to say I’ve published my first story for @guardian!! I got the chance to speak with legal experts about Epic’s bombshell antitrust win against Google and why it previously failed against Apple https://t.co/7a0lA3Ft7e

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Thrilled to share my first story for @PopSci!! I spoke with several rights experts to explore the promise and limitations of the EU’s new AI Act. Happy to be writing again reporting again. https://t.co/6lxq2WGA9V

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@JessicaBoddy Hell yeah, good luck Jess!!!

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If anyone is looking for a reporter with experience covering tech policy and digital surveillance, I’m all ears. [email protected]

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Well, it’s official. I was one of the 20+ staffers GO Media and several writers @Gizmodo laid off today. It’s been a wild two years to say the least but I’m incredibly grateful to have worked with so many talented and kind people that constantly punch above their weight.

[Big Tech on Trial @BigTechOnTrial]

Judge Mehta just broke some news from the bench: Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai will be testifying for Google on Monday.

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@Apple spokesperson speaking at the @WhiteHouse Event says the company now "supports a uniform federal law that balances repairability with product integrity, data security, usability, and physical safety.”

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During a White House Right to Repair event today Apple, of all companies, will express support for a national #RightToRepair legislation. How the times have changed. Full story coming soon

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Targets of nonconsensual deepfake pornography are fighting back against a colossal wave of AI-generated harassment flooding the internet. Thank you @GibiOfficial and @adamrdodge for the candid conversations https://t.co/orPtQB6Srf