In addition to this, WIRED is introducing the "Politics Lab", a weekly newsletter and upcoming podcast that will cover the biggest tech moments in politics and round up stories from the core WIRED politics team. The team includes Makena Kelly, David Gilbert, Vittoria Elliot, and William Turton, who will cover various aspects of digital politics. Readers can sign up for the Politics Lab newsletter now, which will also provide updates on the upcoming podcast launch.
Key takeaways:
- WIRED has launched a politics vertical in response to the increasing intersection of technology and politics, particularly in the context of elections.
- The 2024 election season is expected to be heavily influenced by digital tools and platforms, including AI, social media influencers, and online disinformation campaigns.
- WIRED's coverage will focus on these digital aspects of the election, including policy issues viewed through a tech-centric lens, and will cover elections globally, not just in the US.
- WIRED is introducing a weekly newsletter and forthcoming podcast, the Politics Lab, to provide in-depth coverage of these issues, with contributions from a team of specialist reporters.