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Chase DiBenedetto

Social Good Reporter

Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Her work also touches on how these conversations manifest in politics, popular culture, and fandom. Sometimes she's very funny.

Chase has a B.A. in International Studies from UC San Diego and a Masters in International Relations and Journalism from NYU. Her academic background is rooted in global social movements, humanitarian aid and human rights, and the politics and culture of Latin America. Chase's MA thesis was all about mummies.

Outside Mashable, Chase is an avid film watcher, bread maker, concert goer, and California enthusiast. On any given day you can catch her in the AMC A-List line... Or buying too many books... Or talking obscure fun facts. She firmly believes Pixar’s Cars is one of the best movies ever made. 

Contact Chase at [email protected] or follow her @chadibenedetto.


By Chase DiBenedetto

Hurricane Milton questions? Check out the White House's new Reddit page.
A phone displaying the Reddit logo in front of an American flag.

More than a dozen states sue TikTok for its allegedly addictive algorithm
A magnifying glass magnifies a TikTok logo on a phone screen.

Google's former CEO: AI advances more important than climate conservation
A Google sign outside a Nebraska data center.

Meta deems red triangle a proxy for Hamas support, will enforce removal
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters gather holding flags, signs, and large red triangles.


Displaced Hurricane Helene victims can get temporary housing hosted by Airbnb
A man stares out at a piece of land full of debris, including the rubble of a home and a destroyed RV.

Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claims
A hand holds a glowing phone showing the Snapchat logo in a dark room.

TikTok bad actors harness AI to reanimate Hitler's hate
A phone in front of a red background showing the TikTok logo.

Child 'content creators' granted protections in California by Gov. Newsom
Actress Demi Lovato and California governor Gavin Newsom usher in new protections for underage online performers.

Google launches new gaming world for kids on Roblox
A long-haired Roblox character holds a hovering gold padlock, surrounded by colorful plants and characters.

Meta partners with Be My Eyes for accessible Ray-Ban glasses upgrade
A person stands on a stage in front of a large screen, which displays information on Be My Eyes and Meta.


"Time is up" to regulate AI, UN advisor says
A judge's gavel hitting a desk, with elements

Google searches will now detect origin of AI-manipulated images
A magnified Google logo on a blurry background.

Sam Altman steps down as head of OpenAI's safety group
Sam Altman sits under a large screen that reads "The future."

Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16
A glowing phone screen shows the Instagram logo.

Big Tech is emitting way, way more greenhouse gas emissions than reported
An aerial shot of an Amazon data center, right next to a residential neighborhood.


Spotify is piloting a Premium membership tailored for kids
A person drawsingthe Spotify logo wearing a pair headphones in chalk.

OpenAI is reportedly going all-in as a for-profit company
A close-up image of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman next to a phone displaying the OpenAI logo.

Can AI lift up struggling nonprofits — or cause them more pain?
A hand drops cash into a digital lock box covered in binary code.

Apple gets FDA green light on AirPods Pro hearing aid mode
A pair of AirPods outside of their case.


Facebook flagged and removed emergency wildfire information as 'spam'
Four firefighters stand in a circle looking down at radios and notepads.
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