Maggie Harrison Dupré

Maggie Harrison Dupré

Senior Staff Writer

About

At Futurism, I've reported extensively on the rise of AI as a cultural and business force shaping the media industry, and more broadly how those dynamics are changing how we all consume and share information and relate to one another. I'm also fascinated by public health policy and ethics, the role of emerging tech in politics and governance — and the powerful people and forces at those intersections — climate change, and the environment.

My investigation on Sports Illustrated's use of AI-generated authors with fictional biographies won a 2024 Mirror Award for "Best Story on Media Coverage of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism and the Media" from Syracuse University's SI Newhouse School, I contributed to Niemen Lab's 2025 Predictions for Journalism series, and I've discussed my work for Futurism during appearances on NPR, CNN, the BBC, the CBC, and more.

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where I played Division I field hockey for the Minutewomen as a midfielder. Since then, I've lived in New Orleans, Louisiana and Manhattan, New York. I spend my free time running, reading, perusing archival fashion, and searching for the world’s best negroni. I also have a debonair tuxedo cat, Westley, who's named after "The Princess Bride."

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Awards

Winner of 2024 Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School's "Best Story on Media Coverage of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism and the Media"

Notable Works

Latest Stories

Waking Up the Mod...
Jan 17, 9:02 AM EST on futurism
Character.AI Restricts Minors from Interacting With Bots Based on Real People and Fandom Characters
Pizzagate, Stand By
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Facebook Shuts Down Machine Learning Systems for Identifying Viral Hoaxes
Wishing Products ...
Jan 14, 9:03 AM EST on futurism
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Uncoked Kermelss
Jan 12, 11:30 AM EST on futurism
Behold the AI Slop Dominating Google Image Results for "Does Corn Get Digested"
Nuance Not Included
Jan 11, 11:00 AM EST on futurism
Google’s AI Overview Believes Baby Elephants Can Sit in the Palm of a Human Hand
APA Style
Jan 11, 7:00 AM EST on futurism
American Psychological Association Urges FTC to Investigate AI Chatbots Claiming to Offer Therapy
Millionth Shoe
Jan 9, 11:07 AM EST on the byte
Facebook Caught Hosting AI-Powered Hitler
Money Pleas
Jan 9, 6:00 AM EST on futurism
The Publisher of the Journal "Nature" Is Emailing Authors of Scientific Papers, Offering to Sell Them AI Summaries of Their Own Work
Kiss Hansen
Jan 8, 9:57 AM EST on futurism
Gross AI Apps Create Videos of People Kissing Without Their Consent
After the Fact
12.20.24, 3:35 PM EST on futurism
Embattled Character.AI Hiring Trust and Safety Staff
4Chan Reborn
12.17.24, 11:10 AM EST on futurism
A Google-Backed AI Startup Is Hosting Chatbots Modeled After Real-Life School Shooters — and Their Victims
Award Season
12.11.24, 12:09 PM EST on futurism
Character.AI Was Google Play’s “Best with AI” App of 2023