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Suswati Basu

Tech journalist

Suswati Basu is a multilingual, award-winning editor and the founder of the intersectional literature channel, How To Be Books. She was shortlisted for the Guardian Mary Stott Prize and longlisted for the Guardian International Development Journalism Award.

With 18 years of experience in the media industry, Suswati has held significant roles such as head of audience and deputy editor for NationalWorld news, digital editor for Channel 4 News
and ITV News. She has also contributed to the Guardian and received training at the BBC As an audience, trends, and SEO specialist, she has participated in panel events alongside Google.

Her career also includes a seven-year tenure at the leading AI company Dataminr, where she led the Europe desk and launched the company's first employee resource group for disabilities. Before this, Suswati worked as a journalist in China for four years, investigating censorship and the Great Firewall, and acquired proficiency in several languages.

In recent years, Suswati has been nominated for six awards, including the Independent Podcast Awards, International Women's Podcast Awards, and the Anthem Awards for her literary social affairs show.

Her areas of speciality span a wide range, including technology, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), social politics, mental health, and nonfiction books.

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Latest Articles From Suswati Basu (131)

Final 'Master of Fate' 1.5 update released for Lords of the Fallen. An armored warrior wielding a shield and sword faces off against a monstrous, towering beast with multiple skeletal heads and sharp limbs, in a dark and desolate battlefield reminiscent of a ruined city. The setting evokes a grim fantasy world where magic and medieval combat merge, highlighted by the warrior's glowing blue magical energy confronting the imposing creature.
Gaming

Final 'Master of Fate' 1.5 update released for Lords of the Fallen

24/04/2024
Thermonator, the flame-throwing robot dog, can be yours for under $10k.
Technology

This terrifying flame-throwing robot dog can be yours for under $10k

24/04/2024
An image depicting two people, a woman on the left and a man on the right, sitting in bean bag chairs and enthusiastically using VR headsets. They appear to be engaging in an immersive experience, with their hands raised in excitement and expressions of joy. Behind them is a grayscale, outdoor mountain scene featuring a large statue, possibly from a game. Overlaid on the image are bright blue, connected nodes and lines of a graph, as well as a white, abstract design incorporating a circular pattern and a stylized face in the center. The design suggests a technological or digital theme, possibly representing data, AI, or network connections. Sony files auto-play patent allowing AI to take control during grinding moments
AI

Sony files AI 'auto-play' which could tackle in-game grinding

24/04/2024
Google Maps may expand generative AI feature to everyone. A man examining a large, colorful city map with red location markers on a table.
AI

Google Maps may expand generative AI feature to everyone

24/04/2024
Is Meta AI any good Users' react as they seek turn off option.
AI

Is Meta AI any good and can it be turned off? Users' react to 'useless' to latest chatbot

24/04/2024
Some UK and US government sites are 'sharing data with ad brokers'. A digital collage merging iconic UK and US government buildings with floating digital ad bubbles and data streams, illustrating the sharing of visitor information with advertising brokers. The UK's Big Ben and the US Capitol building are prominently featured against a backdrop of digital elements and the Union Jack and American flag, emphasizing the intersection of governance and digital advertising.
Security

Some UK and US government sites are 'sharing data with ad brokers'

24/04/2024
What is Snapchat's My AI function and how to remove it for good. An illustration of Snapchat's mascot, Ghostface Chillah, depicted as a friendly ghost holding a speech bubble that reads, "Time for a break! I’m off Snapchat for now." The background features a complex pattern of blue digital circuitry, symbolizing the integration of advanced technology such as AI into the app. The image combines the iconic imagery of Snapchat with a representation of the digital technology powering its features.
AI

What is Snapchat's My AI and how to remove it for good

22/04/2024
Ukraine bans military from online gambling amid addiction concerns. An illustration depicts soldiers in historical military attire observing as a giant hammer, wielded by a large hand, strikes down upon a laptop displaying a vibrant online gambling interface, causing it to shatter dramatically. The imagery symbolizes a forceful crackdown or prohibition, possibly by a government or military authority, on online gambling activities, as indicated by the emblem on the hammer and the title of the image. The soldiers' presence and their focused attention on the event suggest that this crackdown is particularly relevant to military personnel.
Gambling

Ukraine bans military from online gambling amid addiction concerns

22/04/2024
Snoop Dogg responds to Drake's AI-assisted diss track featuring his voice. An image featuring Drake and Snoop Dogg. On the left, a man with a closely cropped beard and a contemplative expression holds a microphone close to his mouth. He's wearing a dark jacket with a visible logo and chains around his neck, suggesting a stylish or performative setting. On the right, another man with braided hair, stylish sunglasses, and a large chain necklace is also holding a microphone, seemingly mid-performance with a dynamic expression. The background has a digital, neon light motif, enhancing the entertainment vibe of the scene.
AI

Snoop Dogg responds to Drake's AI-assisted diss track featuring his voice

22/04/2024
Major US news outlets see steep decline in engagement on Meta. This image depicts an anthropomorphized blue Facebook character and a red Facebook character, each holding up shields. The blue character's shield is labeled "FAKE NEWS" while the red one's shield reads "ELECTION INTEGRITY PLEDGE." They stand in a defensive posture against a menacing wave labeled "FAKE NEWS," suggesting a battle against misinformation. In the background, a newspaper stand with a dimly lit interior implies a contrast to the prominent digital misinformation fight.
Social

Major US media outlets see steep decline in engagement on Meta

22/04/2024
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