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Ashley Belanger

Senior Policy Reporter

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Ars Technica, Tech News Tube, NewsBreak

Preston's Summary

Ashley Belanger is a senior policy reporter for Ars Technica. With 20 years of experience, she focuses on the social impacts of emerging policies and technologies, particularly in areas such as AI, cryptocurrency, social media, and the semiconductor industry. Ashley's investigative work has been featured in outlets like NewsBreak, WIRED, and National Geographic, and she has contributed to discussions on privacy laws and civil justice.

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Geo Focus

United States (National)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 59 %
Data Driven: 11 %
Opinion: 7 %
Listicles: 6 %
Reviews: 5 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • AI Platforms
  • Cyber attacks
  • Data Breaches
  • Data Leaks
  • Generative AI
  • OpenAI
  • Lawsuits
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Pitching Insights

Ashley Belanger's coverage focuses on legal issues, cryptocurrency, online platforms, technology, and cybersecurity. She reports extensively on legal policy regulation and government announcements related to content & publishing, big tech, and government & politics.

To effectively reach out to Ashley with pitches or expertise in the areas she covers:
- Offer insights into recent developments or changes in regulations concerning cryptocurrency and technology.
- Provide expert commentary on emerging legal challenges within big tech companies or the impact of government policies on online platforms.
- Share analysis of significant legal cases involving cryptocurrencies or cyber-related issues that align with her focus.

Given her emphasis on these specific topics, tailoring pitches that address recent regulatory changes affecting big tech companies or providing insight into high-profile legal battles within the cryptocurrency industry may be particularly effective.

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Articles

Ars Technica

“Like stealing pure gold bars” Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo Investigators explain how highway thieves stole $100M in data center equipment. Ashley Belanger – Oct 26, 2026 6:26 PM | 2 A trailer containing about $300,000 in copper wire recovered by Cook County Sheriff's Office. A trailer containing about $300,000 in copper wire recovered by Cook County Sheriff's Office.

“Like stealing pure gold bars” Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo Investigators explain how highway thieves stole $100M in data center equipment. Ashley Belanger – Oct 26, 2026 6:26 PM | 2 A trailer containing about $300,000 in copper wire recovered by Cook County Sheriff's Office. A trailer containing about $300,000 in copper wire recovered by Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Highway thieves are using sophisticated digital tactics that investigators worry make it easy to rob trucks carrying millions in expensive data center equipment.

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