Cat Zakrzewski

Washington, D.C.

National technology policy reporter

Education: Northwestern University, BS in journalism

Cat Zakrzewski is a national technology policy reporter, tracking global efforts to regulate the tech industry. She focuses on AI policy, as well as the legal and legislative battles over free speech online. Zakrzewski has chronicled Washington's clashes with the tech industry, reporting on social media, privacy and antitrust issues. She previously served as the first anchor of The Technology 202 newsletter, The Washington Post's daily guide to the relationship between the tech industry and regulators. In that role, she covered the central role tech issues played in the pandemic, elections and
Latest from Cat Zakrzewski

This threat hunter chases U.S. foes exploiting AI to sway the election

OpenAI’s Ben Nimmo is being relied on to ferret out foreign adversaries who are using ChatGPT to spread election-related misinformation and stoke chaos.

October 13, 2024

FTC can proceed with its antitrust claims against Amazon, judge rules

The order hands agency chair Lina Khan a preliminary win in her legal campaign to rein in the power of Big Tech companies.

October 1, 2024
A truck arrives at an Amazon warehouse facility in New York. The retail giant is fighting an antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission.

OpenAI funding and restructuring plans renew pressure on AI’s top start-up

The ChatGPT maker is raising funding that would value the company at $150 billion but also dealing with executive exits and considering a major restructuring.

September 29, 2024

Harris signals support for crypto, in potential break with Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday signaled support for growing the crypto industry in the United States.

September 26, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech about the economy Wednesday at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. (Justin Merriman for The Washington Post)

France plans for a very different kind of AI summit

The Washington Post’s essential guide to tech policy news.

September 26, 2024
Anne Bouverot, France’s special envoy for artificial intelligence, speaks with members of the AI industry in Paris in May. (Yoan Valat/Pool/EPA/AP)

Hollywood A-listers are joining the fight over a California AI bill

Pressure is mounting as the deadline approaches for Gov. Newsom to sign or veto the pivotal legislation.

September 25, 2024
“Grey's Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes is among the prominent entertainment figures calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to sign into law a bill exposing the AI sector to liability for harm their work engenders.

Harris to pitch U.S. manufacturing revival in new economic speech

The vice president also recently signaled support for the cryptocurrency industry, in a move meant to appeal to big donors and young men.

September 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses voters during a rally in Madison, Wis., on Friday.

Russia blames Ukraine for possible assassination attempt at Trump golf course

A pro-Kremlin narrative implicating Kyiv takes hold among some conservative influencers, as tech leaders testify on the Hill about foreign meddling in the U.S. election.

September 18, 2024
FBI personnel investigate this week outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., after a man with a gun was spotted at the fence line while Donald Trump was golfing.

Suspected Trump golf course gunman tried to join Ukraine war, faced weapons charges

What we know about the suspected gunman in the apparent Trump assassination attempt.

September 15, 2024
Police crime scene vehicles are seen at Trump International Golf Club after police closed off the area following an apparent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday.

Apple, Google must pay billions in back taxes and fines, E.U. court rules

The European Court of Justice said Apple must repay about $14.35 billion after reaping illegal tax benefits in Ireland and backed a $2.65 billion antitrust fine on Google.

September 10, 2024
An Apple Store in Munich in 2015.