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.

Latest From Chase DiBenedetto
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FCC: All smartphones must have hearing aid compatibility
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Musk is gutting X's blocking feature — why this change is dangerous
By Chase DiBenedetto
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Canceling subscriptions with one click just got way easier
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A person holds a phone in one hand and a credit card in another.
Robot vacuums spew racial slurs at owners in wake of hack
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A robot vacuum on a wooden floor. A person's legs are seen running behind it.
Reaching people who believe extreme weather events are 'natural'
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The 'Ready or Not' sequel is officially happening
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Samara Weaving, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Tyler Gillett stand together on the red carpet.
SpaceX's successful Starship flight grabbed by giant mech arms
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A large metal structure holds up the Space X Starship against a blue sky.
TikTok execs know exactly how many videos it takes to get addicted to its platform
By Chase DiBenedetto
A zoomed-in photo of the TikTok homepage on a laptop screen.
No, Starlink isn't actually 'free' for Hurricane Helene victims
By Chase DiBenedetto
A wooden sign that reads "We need power" on the lawn outside of a home.
Hurricane Milton questions? Check out the White House's new Reddit page.
By Chase DiBenedetto
A phone displaying the Reddit logo in front of an American flag.
More than a dozen states sue TikTok for its allegedly addictive algorithm
By Chase DiBenedetto
A magnifying glass magnifies a TikTok logo on a phone screen.
Google's former CEO: AI advances more important than climate conservation
By Chase DiBenedetto
A Google sign outside a Nebraska data center.
Meta deems red triangle a proxy for Hamas support, will enforce removal
By Chase DiBenedetto
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters gather holding flags, signs, and large red triangles.
Bill Nye will only take a selfie with you if you're voting pro-climate
By Chase DiBenedetto
A photo of Bill Nye smiling, surrounded by illustrations of the earth, flames, and a person's silhouette as they take a selfie.
Displaced Hurricane Helene victims can get temporary housing hosted by Airbnb
By Chase DiBenedetto
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
By Chase DiBenedetto
A hand holds a glowing phone showing the Snapchat logo in a dark room.
TikTok bad actors harness AI to reanimate Hitler's hate
By Chase DiBenedetto
A phone in front of a red background showing the TikTok logo.
Child 'content creators' granted protections in California by Gov. Newsom
By Chase DiBenedetto
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
By Chase DiBenedetto
A long-haired Roblox character holds a hovering gold padlock, surrounded by colorful plants and characters.
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