Chase sits in front of a green framed window, wearing a cheetah print shirt and looking to her right. On the window's glass pane reads "Ricas's Tostadas" in red lettering.

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
AI shows clear racial bias when used for job recruiting, new tests reveal
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Here's why celebs might sport red buttons on the Oscars red carpet
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Reddit introduces an AI-powered tool that will detect online harassment
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ACLU warns against proposed TikTok ban for violating the First Amendment
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5 vital questions to ask yourself before using AI at work
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New reports link Meta and 'momfluencers' in perpetuating child exploitation online
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FDA warns users not to rely on smartwatches claiming to monitor blood sugar
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Everywhere is Queer app cements a digital hub for LGBTQ businesses
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Air Canada loses court case after its chatbot hallucinated fake policies to a customer
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Wyze security camera owners report seeing stranger's feeds. It's happened before.
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Apple TV+’s new 'Peanuts' film rights the record, just in time for Black History Month
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OpenAI terminates accounts of confirmed state-affiliated bad actors
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AI deepfakes bring back the voices of gun violence victims. They're still begging Congress for change.
A young person holds up a cardboard sign that reads "Enough is enough."

Lyft's safety feature for women and nonbinary riders is now available nationwide
A person driving a Lyft smiles; a happy passenger rides in the back.

Future Galaxy Watches will be able to detect your sleep apnea
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Health insurers can't rely on AI to decide Medicare coverage, according to new federal guidelines
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The FCC has decided: Those realistic AI robocalls are illegal.
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Want to buy that viral TikTok Shop product? Think twice.
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New climate deniers are making millions on YouTube. But they're lying.
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New Senate bill would provide path for victims of nonconsensual AI deepfakes
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TikTok is hosting a month of creator-focused events in honor of Black History Month
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One week before its big Senate hearing, Meta announces even more teen safety controls
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OpenAI's new election rules are already being put to the test
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