Ben Goggin
@bengoggin.bsky.social
deputy tech editor, NBC News — online investigations, extremism, child safety — tech/politics/culture
Signal: beng.38
https://linktr.ee/bengoggin
My newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/bgoggin
[email protected] [email protected]
Signal: beng.38
https://linktr.ee/bengoggin
My newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/bgoggin
[email protected] [email protected]
Schools are forcing kids in kindergarten to use iPads, and it's causing chaos
Parents say that the iPads have led to incidents like a child repeatedly wetting his pants at school from overstimulation, and kids accessing Fortnite during class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Parents say that the iPads have led to incidents like a child repeatedly wetting his pants at school from overstimulation, and kids accessing Fortnite during class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Parents say school-issued iPads are causing chaos with their kids
A growing contingent of public school parents say school-mandated iPads, particularly in elementary and middle schools, are leading to behavior problems.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Schools are forcing kids in kindergarten to use iPads, and it's causing chaos
Parents say that the iPads have led to incidents like a child repeatedly wetting his pants at school from overstimulation, and kids accessing Fortnite during class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Parents say that the iPads have led to incidents like a child repeatedly wetting his pants at school from overstimulation, and kids accessing Fortnite during class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Reposted by Ben Goggin
NEW on @nbcnews.com: The Los Angeles Unified School District banned smartphones in class last year
But a growing number of parents are irate that some LA schools require kids to spend all day staring at school-issued iPads -- even in gym and band class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
But a growing number of parents are irate that some LA schools require kids to spend all day staring at school-issued iPads -- even in gym and band class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
LA Parents say school-issued iPads are causing chaos with their kids
A growing contingent of public school parents say school-mandated iPads, particularly in elementary and middle schools, are leading to behavior problems.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
NEW on @nbcnews.com: The Los Angeles Unified School District banned smartphones in class last year
But a growing number of parents are irate that some LA schools require kids to spend all day staring at school-issued iPads -- even in gym and band class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
But a growing number of parents are irate that some LA schools require kids to spend all day staring at school-issued iPads -- even in gym and band class
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Reposted by Ben Goggin
NEW: AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds
A paper published in the journal Science found that chatbots become more persuasive when they share large amounts of information.
www.nbcnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
NEW: AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
This is definitely the best part of Spotify Wrapped this year… both of these were days I ran marathons (Twin Cities and NYC). Fun to revisit.
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is definitely the best part of Spotify Wrapped this year… both of these were days I ran marathons (Twin Cities and NYC). Fun to revisit.
A lot to unpack here
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Zelensky’s Top Aide Resigns Amid Widening Corruption Scandal
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A lot to unpack here
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Snowy Thanksgiving in Minnesota 🦃
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Snowy Thanksgiving in Minnesota 🦃
In response to a lawsuit over a teen’s suicide, in which ChatGPT instructed him on how to tie a noose, OpenAI argued that it was not responsible because he had violated their terms of service.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
OpenAI denies allegations that ChatGPT is to blame for a teenager's suicide
The family of Adam Raine filed a lawsuit against the AI company in August. On Tuesday, OpenAI said in a new court filing that is not responsible for the teen's death.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
In response to a lawsuit over a teen’s suicide, in which ChatGPT instructed him on how to tie a noose, OpenAI argued that it was not responsible because he had violated their terms of service.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
NEW: X's new country location feature was pitched for years and repeatedly rejected, former employees say.
It was shot down because of concerns that geolocation data is easy to spoof, and publishing it could backfire.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
It was shot down because of concerns that geolocation data is easy to spoof, and publishing it could backfire.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
X’s new location labels unmask users. Insiders say the idea was rejected for years.
A new feature meant to boost transparency on Elon Musk’s platform relies on data that researchers say can be inaccurate or easily spoofed.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
NEW: X's new country location feature was pitched for years and repeatedly rejected, former employees say.
It was shot down because of concerns that geolocation data is easy to spoof, and publishing it could backfire.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
It was shot down because of concerns that geolocation data is easy to spoof, and publishing it could backfire.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Reposted by Ben Goggin
X’s new location labels unmask users. Insiders say the idea was rejected for years. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
(And it might backfire.)
New story from @kevincollier.bsky.social @bengoggin.bsky.social @brunaahorvath.bsky.social and me
(And it might backfire.)
New story from @kevincollier.bsky.social @bengoggin.bsky.social @brunaahorvath.bsky.social and me
X’s new location labels unmask users. Insiders say the idea was rejected for years.
A new feature meant to boost transparency on Elon Musk’s platform relies on data that researchers say can be inaccurate or easily spoofed.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
X’s new location labels unmask users. Insiders say the idea was rejected for years. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
(And it might backfire.)
New story from @kevincollier.bsky.social @bengoggin.bsky.social @brunaahorvath.bsky.social and me
(And it might backfire.)
New story from @kevincollier.bsky.social @bengoggin.bsky.social @brunaahorvath.bsky.social and me
New AI fraud bill will seek to criminalize deepfakes of federal officials
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
New AI fraud bill will seek to criminalize deepfakes of federal officials
The proposed legislation will seek to expand penalties and definitions for fraud to account for the new role of AI.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New AI fraud bill will seek to criminalize deepfakes of federal officials
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Reposted by Ben Goggin
It's a... um... very rich text. I looked at 1,716 posts on X over a month, with big assists from @brunaahorvath.bsky.social and @bengoggin.bsky.social. Musk posted on average 55 times a day, including replies, RTs, etc.
I hope you'll give it a read. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
I hope you'll give it a read. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
A month of Elon Musk on X: Conspiracy theories, fringe politics and self-promotion
An NBC News analysis of one month of Musk’s social media posts shows what’s been on his mind, including a broad cross-section of fringe political topics.
www.nbcnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's a... um... very rich text. I looked at 1,716 posts on X over a month, with big assists from @brunaahorvath.bsky.social and @bengoggin.bsky.social. Musk posted on average 55 times a day, including replies, RTs, etc.
I hope you'll give it a read. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
I hope you'll give it a read. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Reposted by Ben Goggin
The world’s busiest man posts on X m, the everything app, 55 times a day
NEW: I did a very deep dive into one month's worth of Elon Musk's posts on X so I could understand the breadth and depth of what he is posting about these days. In a word: fringe. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu... 🧵
A month of Elon Musk on X: Conspiracy theories, fringe politics and self-promotion
An NBC News analysis of one month of Musk’s social media posts shows what’s been on his mind, including a broad cross-section of fringe political topics.
www.nbcnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The world’s busiest man posts on X m, the everything app, 55 times a day
Reposted by Ben Goggin
NEW: I did a very deep dive into one month's worth of Elon Musk's posts on X so I could understand the breadth and depth of what he is posting about these days. In a word: fringe. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu... 🧵
A month of Elon Musk on X: Conspiracy theories, fringe politics and self-promotion
An NBC News analysis of one month of Musk’s social media posts shows what’s been on his mind, including a broad cross-section of fringe political topics.
www.nbcnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NEW: I did a very deep dive into one month's worth of Elon Musk's posts on X so I could understand the breadth and depth of what he is posting about these days. In a word: fringe. www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu... 🧵
Elon Musk can’t stop posting about fringe politics… we analyzed a month worth of his tweets and found what his pet topics were….
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
A month of Elon Musk on X: Conspiracy theories, fringe politics and self-promotion
An NBC News analysis of one month of Musk’s social media posts shows what’s been on his mind, including a broad cross-section of fringe political topics.
www.nbcnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Elon Musk can’t stop posting about fringe politics… we analyzed a month worth of his tweets and found what his pet topics were….
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
From Steve Bannon to Elizabeth Warren, bipartisan backlash erupts over push to block states from regulating AI
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
From Steve Bannon to Elizabeth Warren, bipartisan backlash erupts over push to block states from regulating AI
Sharp critiques of efforts to limit state AI laws have MAGA populists and progressive advocates joining forces in an unexpected coalition.
www.nbcnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
From Steve Bannon to Elizabeth Warren, bipartisan backlash erupts over push to block states from regulating AI
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Trump-Mamdani: But how long can the bromance last?
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Trump-Mamdani: But how long can the bromance last?
Reposted by Ben Goggin
Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites Stormfront — a neo-Nazi forum — dozens of times, study finds
An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project last month.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Reposted by Ben Goggin
NEW: Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites Stormfront — a neo-Nazi forum — dozens of times, study finds
An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project last month.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
NEW: Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites neo-Nazi website Stormfront 42 times, researchers say
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites Stormfront — a neo-Nazi forum — dozens of times, study finds
An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project last month.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites neo-Nazi website Stormfront 42 times, researchers say
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Trump administration drafts an executive order regulating state AI laws
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump administration drafts an executive order challenging state AI laws
The draft executive order, according to a person familiar with the matter, would try to block states from enacting their own laws regulating AI.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Trump administration drafts an executive order regulating state AI laws
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Bernie Sanders has a lot to say about AI.
His interview with NBC News on why he thinks artificial intelligence poses profound risks for American workers and society at large.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
His interview with NBC News on why he thinks artificial intelligence poses profound risks for American workers and society at large.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Bernie Sanders warns AI could deepen inequality and reshape war
In an interview with NBC News, Sen. Bernie Sanders explains why he thinks artificial intelligence poses profound risks for American workers and society at large.
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Bernie Sanders has a lot to say about AI.
His interview with NBC News on why he thinks artificial intelligence poses profound risks for American workers and society at large.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
His interview with NBC News on why he thinks artificial intelligence poses profound risks for American workers and society at large.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Everyone talks about mourning the em dash in the age of AI. But what about the emoji bullet points?
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Everyone talks about mourning the em dash in the age of AI. But what about the emoji bullet points?
AI-generated evidence is already showing up in court, with parties trying to pass off deepfakes as authentic.
We spoke to 5 judges about the issue, who say it could just be the beginning of how AI will upend courts.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
We spoke to 5 judges about the issue, who say it could just be the beginning of how AI will upend courts.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
AI-generated evidence is showing up in court. Judges say they're not ready.
AI’s growing abilities to create realistic videos, images, documents and audio have judges worried about the trustworthiness of evidence in their courtrooms.
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
AI-generated evidence is already showing up in court, with parties trying to pass off deepfakes as authentic.
We spoke to 5 judges about the issue, who say it could just be the beginning of how AI will upend courts.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
We spoke to 5 judges about the issue, who say it could just be the beginning of how AI will upend courts.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
