Andrew Losowsky
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Andrew Losowsky
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· Sep 12
Impact Award - Online Journalism Awards
The Impact Award honors a trailblazing individual whose work in digital journalism and dedication to innovation exhibits a substantial impact on the industry, regardless of their tenure in…
awards.journalists.org
When I learned that I had been chosen for ONA’s Impact Award this year (awards.journalists.org/awards/impac...), for centering community voices, my first response was to think of at least a dozen others they could have also chosen.
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We’ve been wading through this, and it is just a truly massive waste of time. You spend hours reviewing fake applications and then you set up interviews, and it’s all a fraud. We even had one applicant where an AI tried to do the interview via Google Meet. It’s madness.
What happened when I tried to hire a remote engineer - me, for @themarkup.org themarkup.org/hello-world/...
Hiring in an era of fake candidates, real scams and AI slop – The Markup
AI-written applications, an impersonator and a recruiter scam followed just one remote job posting.
themarkup.org
January 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
We’ve been wading through this, and it is just a truly massive waste of time. You spend hours reviewing fake applications and then you set up interviews, and it’s all a fraud. We even had one applicant where an AI tried to do the interview via Google Meet. It’s madness.
Reposted by Andrew Losowsky
What happened when I tried to hire a remote engineer - me, for @themarkup.org themarkup.org/hello-world/...
Hiring in an era of fake candidates, real scams and AI slop – The Markup
AI-written applications, an impersonator and a recruiter scam followed just one remote job posting.
themarkup.org
January 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM
What happened when I tried to hire a remote engineer - me, for @themarkup.org themarkup.org/hello-world/...
What happened when I tried to hire a remote engineer - me, for @themarkup.org themarkup.org/hello-world/...
Hiring in an era of fake candidates, real scams and AI slop – The Markup
AI-written applications, an impersonator and a recruiter scam followed just one remote job posting.
themarkup.org
January 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM
What happened when I tried to hire a remote engineer - me, for @themarkup.org themarkup.org/hello-world/...
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BREAKING: Now that TikTok is under US-based ownership, the social media app potentially collects more detailed information about its users, including precise location data.
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:48 PM
BREAKING: Now that TikTok is under US-based ownership, the social media app potentially collects more detailed information about its users, including precise location data.
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
Reposted by Andrew Losowsky
friendly neighborhood barred attorney telling you to never put your ID on your phone
iPhone driver’s licenses: Here are all the states working on support
iPhone driver’s licenses: Here are all the states working on support
At WWDC 2021, Apple announced support for adding driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet. Since then, over a dozen states in the United States have rolled out support for the platform.
As that number continues to grow, here’s where driver’s licenses and state IDs could come next …
more…
9to5mac.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
friendly neighborhood barred attorney telling you to never put your ID on your phone
Rare chance to hire one of the smartest and funniest experts on video game culture, available for journalism, corporate, comms etc
The Verge’s loss is your gain!
The Verge’s loss is your gain!
Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Ash Parrish
www.ashparrish.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Rare chance to hire one of the smartest and funniest experts on video game culture, available for journalism, corporate, comms etc
The Verge’s loss is your gain!
The Verge’s loss is your gain!
Adding my voice to the chain. Casey is a fantastic colleague, if you’re looking for an amazing and thoughtful full-stack engineer, this is a rare opportunity to get someone special
Oh fuck yeah. I managed Casey and I completely endorse Jenn's message below. DM me if you want a more detailed reference. Casey is awesome.
i have worked with Casey and can corroborate their being a great team member. really smart, versatile, dedicated, and a great partner in brainstorming and product engineering
January 16, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Adding my voice to the chain. Casey is a fantastic colleague, if you’re looking for an amazing and thoughtful full-stack engineer, this is a rare opportunity to get someone special
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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I read this paragraph four times. Not because it's murky, but to let the message sink in. www.cjr.org/tow_center/b...
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I read this paragraph four times. Not because it's murky, but to let the message sink in. www.cjr.org/tow_center/b...
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
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It’s not too late to get your flu shot or your Covid booster. Just did both today.
“These viruses are serious, dangerous, and life-threatening. We are seeing children who are seriously ill, families grieving devastating losses, and hospitals under capacity strain.”
www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/h...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/h...
Flu reaches highest levels in the US in 25 years | CNN
Flu continues to visit misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread.
www.cnn.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It’s not too late to get your flu shot or your Covid booster. Just did both today.
I said what I said
December 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I said what I said
This sounds incredible
Here's a #Shedvent gift for you: it's the recipe for Guy's xocolatl spice powder, from VIANNE... www.joanne-harris.co.uk/news/decembe...
December in the Shed… | Joanne Harris
www.joanne-harris.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This sounds incredible
When I learned that I had been chosen for ONA’s Impact Award this year (awards.journalists.org/awards/impac...), for centering community voices, my first response was to think of at least a dozen others they could have also chosen.
Impact Award - Online Journalism Awards
The Impact Award honors a trailblazing individual whose work in digital journalism and dedication to innovation exhibits a substantial impact on the industry, regardless of their tenure in…
awards.journalists.org
September 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
When I learned that I had been chosen for ONA’s Impact Award this year (awards.journalists.org/awards/impac...), for centering community voices, my first response was to think of at least a dozen others they could have also chosen.