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David Covucci


David Covucci is the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications. He is particularly interested in hearing any tips you have. Reach out at dcovucci@thedailydot.com.

Sam Altman

Did a secret deal with Chinese hackers unearthed by the NSA get Sam Altman fired at OpenAI?

A conspiracy online is brewing about Altman's outing.

On Nov 20, 2023 by David Covucci

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Deplatformed: The Church of Gab

BlueSky may not be as political as some of the other X competitors, but this week a number of users were radicalized. 

On Nov 17, 2023 by David Covucci

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India is the future of the internet under authoritarians

The future of the authoritarian internet is on display in India.

On Nov 16, 2023 by David Covucci

tim scott

‘Thanking God her contract ended’: Everyone wants to know what happens to Tim Scott’s ‘girlfriend’ after he suspends presidential campaign

She had a very brief moment in the sun.

On Nov 13, 2023 by David Covucci

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Deplatformed: Nashville mayor slander

“Ohio descends into hell. Will suffer the consequences.”

On Nov 10, 2023 by David Covucci

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Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy ‘scum’ for bringing up daughter’s use of TikTok

The two have fueded in past debates.

On Nov 9, 2023 by David Covucci

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Steven Crowder, right-wingers pivot to white privilege argument after Nashville shooter manifesto doesn’t discuss gender

There doesn't seem to have anything to do with gender identity.

On Nov 6, 2023 by David Covucci

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Gettr is hot for AI Lauren Boebert

Would you sit next to her in a theater?

On Nov 3, 2023 by David Covucci

WASHINGTON - April 27: Matthew Perry arrives at the White House Correspondents Dinner on April 27, 2013 in Washington DC.

‘Could there BE any more casualties?’: Israeli bombing tribute to Matthew Perry backfires

'This is for Chandler Bing.'

On Nov 1, 2023 by David Covucci

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Ron DeSantis grimaces, claims he’s 5’11” when grilled about wearing hidden lifts in cowboy boots

On Oct 30, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Execution of a White Man broadcast in front of millions’: Trolls claim freak hockey accident was a secret hate crime after finding out player involved was Black

Accusations flew after video of the incident began ciruclating.

On Oct 30, 2023 by David Covucci

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Struggle Sessions

"The same psychological tactics Mao used is now here"

On Oct 27, 2023 by David Covucci

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Maine mass shooting immediately pinned on Hamas by far-right conspiracy theorists—despite U.S. soldier under suspicion

It has nothing to do with Israel-Palestine.

On Oct 26, 2023 by David Covucci

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Why RFK Jr. sounds the way he does

People mocking it might want to know the reason first.

On Oct 21, 2023 by David Covucci, Michael Boyle

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The new Oliver Anthony

All told, the three narratives agree the American-Israel alliance is gaslighting the population into war.

On Oct 20, 2023 by David Covucci